Quick Answer

Curse of the Cabal is a rare Sorcery from TSP (TSP) costing {9}{B}. Current price: $2.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Curse of the Cabal MTG card

Curse of the Cabal

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player sacrifices half the permanents they control of their choice, rounded down. Suspend 2—{2}{B}{B} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{B}{B} and exile it with two time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.) At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if this card is suspended, that player may sacrifice a permanent of their choice. If the player does, put two time counters on this card.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 10.0 TSP TSP 🎨 John Avon
Suspend

Market Prices

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$2.24
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TCGPlayer
$5.59
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$4.49
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$11.99
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Cardmarket
€1.25
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€3.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curse of the Cabal? Basics

Curse of the Cabal is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player sacrifices half the permanents they control of their choice, rounded down. Suspend 2—{2}{B}{B} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{B}{B} and exile it with two time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.) At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if this card is suspended, that player may sacrifice a permanent of their choice. If the player does, put two time counters on this card."

How much mana does Curse of the Cabal cost to cast? Basics

Curse of the Cabal has a mana cost of {9}{B}, which equals 10.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Curse of the Cabal's mana cost of {9}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Curse of the Cabal has a mana value of 10.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Curse of the Cabal's current oracle text is: "Target player sacrifices half the permanents they control of their choice, rounded down. Suspend 2—{2}{B}{B} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{B}{B} and exile it with two time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.) At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if this card is suspended, that player may sacrifice a permanent of their choice. If the player does, put two time counters on this card."

What is the current price of Curse of the Cabal? Pricing

The current market price for Curse of the Cabal is approximately $2.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.59 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Curse of the Cabal? Pricing

You can purchase Curse of the Cabal from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Curse of the Cabal normal: $2.24 | foil: $5.59

Is Curse of the Cabal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Curse of the Cabal in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Curse of the Cabal legal in Modern? Legality

Curse of the Cabal is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Curse of the Cabal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Curse of the Cabal is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Curse of the Cabal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Curse of the Cabal in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Curse of the Cabal legal in Legacy? Legality

Curse of the Cabal is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Curse of the Cabal legal in Vintage? Legality

Curse of the Cabal is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Curse of the Cabal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Curse of the Cabal in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Curse of the Cabal from? Details

This printing of Curse of the Cabal is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 99.

Curse of the Cabal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Curse of the Cabal's rarity? Details

Curse of the Cabal is a rare card in TSP.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Curse of the Cabal? Details

Curse of the Cabal was illustrated by John Avon.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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