MagicModern Masters 2017
Forbidden Alchemy — Modern Masters 2017 #38
Forbidden Alchemy is a common Instant from Modern Masters 2017 (2017), collector number 38, illustrated by David Rapoza.
Forbidden Alchemy price
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Card details
- Number
- 38
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {2}{U}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- David Rapoza
- Released
- 17 March 2017
What Forbidden Alchemy does
Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
Flashback {6}{B} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Format legality
Other printings of Forbidden Alchemy
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 2025 | Common | €0.10 |
| 355 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Innistrad Remastered 2025 | Uncommon | €0.13 |
| 65 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Innistrad Remastered 2025 | Uncommon | €0.10 |
| 86 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Ravnica: Clue Edition 2024 | Uncommon | €0.23 |
| 191 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Tales of Middle-earth Commander 2023 | Common | €0.17 |
| 49 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Double Masters 2022 2022 | Common | €0.09 |
| 84 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Forgotten Realms Commander 2021 | Uncommon | €0.06 |
| MM3-38 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | The List 2019 | Common | €0.11 |
| 56 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Ultimate Masters 2018 | Uncommon | €0.09 |
| 43 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed 2016 | Common | €0.07 |
| 7 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Friday Night Magic 2012 2012 | Rare | €0.59 foil |
| 55 |  Forbidden Alchemy Instant | Innistrad 2011 | Common | €0.07 |
All 13 Forbidden Alchemy printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Forbidden Alchemy from Modern Masters 2017 worth?
About €0.04 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.29 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Forbidden Alchemy are there?
13 English paper printings, from Innistrad to Modern Masters 2017. The cheapest right now is the Modern Masters 2017 printing.
Is Forbidden Alchemy legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Forbidden Alchemy (Modern Masters 2017)?
David Rapoza.
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