Peer into the Abyss
M21Core Set 2021/#117/2020Rare
Colour IDMV 7
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.99
Cardmarket€1.82
ManaPool$2.83
TCGplayer$3.36
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.50
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.99High $5.49Low $3.99▲ 11.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.36TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 1.2%30d▲ 0.6%90d▲ 20.0%
90d high
$4.20
90d low
$2.80
Paper printings priced
7
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$3.32
The List
- Up 0.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 20% below its 90 day high of $4.20.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (7 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 28% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Target player draws cards equal to half the number of cards in their library and loses half their life. Round up each time.
Card capabilities
Card drawSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc23 Jun 2020
To draw the cards, first the player determines how many cards to draw, then draws them. This event may be modified so that a different number of cards are actually drawn.
wotc23 Jun 2020
The life lost is rounded up, not the remaining life total. For example, if the target player has 7 life, they lose 4 life and end up with 3. Similarly, the number of cards drawn is rounded up, not the number of cards remaining in the library.
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About this card
Peer into the Abyss
Peer into the Abyss is a Sorcery, with mana cost {4}{B}{B}{B} (mana value 7). Printed 7 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.36 (up 0.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Peer into the Abyss FAQ
How much is Peer into the Abyss worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Peer into the Abyss is $3.36. It is up 0.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.80 to $4.20.
What is the cheapest printing of Peer into the Abyss?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $3.32 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Peer into the Abyss?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Core Set 2021 Promos at $11.71 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Peer into the Abyss are there?
Peer into the Abyss has been printed 7 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Peer into the Abyss first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M21 #117, released 2020-07-03.
What is the newest printing of Peer into the Abyss?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2021, released 2025-09-22.
Is there a foil version of Peer into the Abyss?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.30 versus $3.36 for nonfoil, which is 28% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Peer into the Abyss legal in Commander?
Yes, Peer into the Abyss is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.