Quick Answer

Psychic Purge is a common Sorcery from LEG (LEG) costing {U}. Current price: $2.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Psychic Purge MTG card

Psychic Purge

Sorcery

Card Text

Psychic Purge deals 1 damage to any target. When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard this card, that player loses 5 life.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Susan Van Camp

Market Prices

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$2.16
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$1.99
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€1.83
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psychic Purge? Basics

Psychic Purge is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Psychic Purge deals 1 damage to any target. When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard this card, that player loses 5 life."

How much mana does Psychic Purge cost to cast? Basics

Psychic Purge has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Psychic Purge's mana cost of {U} 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.

Psychic Purge has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Psychic Purge's current oracle text is: "Psychic Purge deals 1 damage to any target. When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard this card, that player loses 5 life."

What is the current price of Psychic Purge? Pricing

The current market price for Psychic Purge is approximately $2.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.83 EUR.

Where can I buy Psychic Purge? Pricing

You can purchase Psychic Purge 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 Psychic Purge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Psychic Purge in Standard is not available.

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

Is Psychic Purge legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Psychic Purge in Modern is not available.

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

Is Psychic Purge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Psychic Purge 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 Psychic Purge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Psychic Purge in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Psychic Purge legal in Legacy? Legality

Psychic Purge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Psychic Purge legal in Vintage? Legality

Psychic Purge 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 Psychic Purge legal in Pauper? Legality

Psychic Purge is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Psychic Purge from? Details

This printing of Psychic Purge is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 68.

Psychic Purge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Psychic Purge's rarity? Details

Psychic Purge is a common card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Psychic Purge? Details

Psychic Purge was illustrated by Susan Van Camp.

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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