Perils of the Past

TRKStar Trek/#161/2026Common
Colour IDMV 2
Perils of the Past
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
TCGplayer$0.22
ManaPool$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.01 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.15High $1.76Low $0.15▼ 91.5%
This printing
SetTRK
Collector #161
Released2026-11-13
Raritycommon
ArtistZoltan Boros
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.22TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.3%30d▼ 4.3%90d▼ 4.3%
90d high
$0.23
90d low
$0.22
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.22
Star Trek
  • Down 4.3% over the last 2 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $0.23.
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 14% premium over nonfoil.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Star TrekTRK · #161 · 2026-11-13nonfoilcommon$0.22▼ 4.3%▼ 4.3%
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Choose one —
• Use the Relic — Target creature gets +3/+2 until end of turn.
• Destroy the Relic — Destroy target artifact.
Keywords
Destroy the RelicUse the Relic
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Perils of the Past

Perils of the Past is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.22 (down 4.3% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Perils of the Past FAQ

How much is Perils of the Past worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Perils of the Past is $0.22. It is down 4.3% over the last 2 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.22 to $0.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Perils of the Past?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek at $0.22 on TCGplayer.
What set was Perils of the Past first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRK #161, released 2026-11-13.
Is there a foil version of Perils of the Past?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.25 versus $0.22 for nonfoil, which is 14% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Perils of the Past legal in Commander?
Yes, Perils of the Past is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Perils of the Past legal in Modern?
Yes, Perils of the Past is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Perils of the Past legal in Standard?
Yes, Perils of the Past is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Perils of the Past do?
Perils of the Past is an Instant with mana cost {1}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • Use the Relic — Target creature gets +3/+2 until end of turn. • Destroy the Relic — Destroy target artifact.".