Embrace the Paradox
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#186/2026Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.25
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.2%30d▲ 19.1%90d▲ 19.1%
90d high
$0.29
90d low
$0.18
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.24
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Up 19.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.29.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Draw three cards. You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped.
Card capabilities
Card drawInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
Putting a land card onto the battlefield with Embrace the Paradox doesn't count as playing a land. You can put a land card onto the battlefield this way even if you've already played a land for the turn.
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About this card
Embrace the Paradox
Embrace the Paradox is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{G}{U} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.25 (up 19.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Embrace the Paradox FAQ
How much is Embrace the Paradox worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Embrace the Paradox is $0.25. It is up 19.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.18 to $0.29.
What is the cheapest printing of Embrace the Paradox?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.24 on TCGplayer.
What set was Embrace the Paradox first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #186, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Embrace the Paradox?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.24 versus $0.25 for nonfoil, which is 4% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Embrace the Paradox legal in Commander?
Yes, Embrace the Paradox is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Embrace the Paradox legal in Modern?
Yes, Embrace the Paradox is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Embrace the Paradox legal in Standard?
Yes, Embrace the Paradox is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Embrace the Paradox do?
Embrace the Paradox is an Instant with mana cost {3}{G}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Draw three cards. You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped.".