Quick Answer

Forbidden Crypt is a rare Enchantment from 6ED (6ED) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.88 USD. Legal in Commander.

Forbidden Crypt MTG card

Forbidden Crypt

Enchantment

Card Text

If you would draw a card, return a card from your graveyard to your hand instead. If you can't, you lose the game. If a card would be put into your graveyard from anywhere, exile that card instead.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 D. Alexander Gregory

Market Prices

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$0.88
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$0.99
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€0.88
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forbidden Crypt? Basics

Forbidden Crypt is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If you would draw a card, return a card from your graveyard to your hand instead. If you can't, you lose the game. If a card would be put into your graveyard from anywhere, exile that card instead."

How much mana does Forbidden Crypt cost to cast? Basics

Forbidden Crypt has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Forbidden Crypt's mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Forbidden Crypt has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Forbidden Crypt's current oracle text is: "If you would draw a card, return a card from your graveyard to your hand instead. If you can't, you lose the game. If a card would be put into your graveyard from anywhere, exile that card instead."

What is the current price of Forbidden Crypt? Pricing

The current market price for Forbidden Crypt is approximately $0.88 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.88 EUR.

Where can I buy Forbidden Crypt? Pricing

You can purchase Forbidden Crypt 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 Forbidden Crypt legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Forbidden Crypt in Standard is not available.

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

Is Forbidden Crypt legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Forbidden Crypt in Modern is not available.

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

Is Forbidden Crypt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Forbidden Crypt 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 Forbidden Crypt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Forbidden Crypt in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Forbidden Crypt legal in Legacy? Legality

Forbidden Crypt is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Forbidden Crypt legal in Vintage? Legality

Forbidden Crypt 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 Forbidden Crypt legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Forbidden Crypt 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 Forbidden Crypt from? Details

This printing of Forbidden Crypt is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 132.

Forbidden Crypt may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Forbidden Crypt's rarity? Details

Forbidden Crypt is a rare card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Forbidden Crypt? Details

Forbidden Crypt was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.

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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