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Excise the Imperfect is a rare Instant from MOC (MOC) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.4 USD. Legal in Commander.

Excise the Imperfect MTG card

Excise the Imperfect

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Card Text

Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller incubates X, where X is its mana value. (They create an Incubator token with X +1/+1 counters on it and "{2}: Transform this token." It transforms into a 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.)

"Riddles are but petty diversions. Phyrexia is the only truth."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 MOC MOC 🎨 Denis Zhbankov
Incubate Transform

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Excise the Imperfect? Basics

Excise the Imperfect is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller incubates X, where X is its mana value. (They create an Incubator token with X +1/+1 counters on it and "{2}: Transform this token." It transforms into a 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.)"

How much mana does Excise the Imperfect cost to cast? Basics

Excise the Imperfect has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Excise the Imperfect's mana cost of {1}{W}{W} 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.

Excise the Imperfect has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Excise the Imperfect's current oracle text is: "Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller incubates X, where X is its mana value. (They create an Incubator token with X +1/+1 counters on it and "{2}: Transform this token." It transforms into a 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.)"

What is the current price of Excise the Imperfect? Pricing

The current market price for Excise the Imperfect is approximately $0.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Excise the Imperfect? Pricing

You can purchase Excise the Imperfect 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.

Is Excise the Imperfect legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Excise the Imperfect in Standard is not available.

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

Is Excise the Imperfect legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Excise the Imperfect in Modern is not available.

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

Is Excise the Imperfect legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Excise the Imperfect 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 Excise the Imperfect legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Excise the Imperfect in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Excise the Imperfect legal in Legacy? Legality

Excise the Imperfect is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Excise the Imperfect legal in Vintage? Legality

Excise the Imperfect 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 Excise the Imperfect legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Excise the Imperfect 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 Excise the Imperfect from? Details

This printing of Excise the Imperfect is from MOC (MOC), with collector number 14.

Excise the Imperfect may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Excise the Imperfect's rarity? Details

Excise the Imperfect is a rare card in MOC.

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

Who illustrated Excise the Imperfect? Details

Excise the Imperfect was illustrated by Denis Zhbankov.

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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