Quick Answer

Sip of Hemlock is a common Sorcery from THS (THS) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sip of Hemlock MTG card

Sip of Hemlock

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life.

Conspirators poisoned the oracle not because her visions were wrong, but because they were right.

Card Stats

common CMC: 6.0 THS THS 🎨 Nils Hamm

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sip of Hemlock? Basics

Sip of Hemlock is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life."

How much mana does Sip of Hemlock cost to cast? Basics

Sip of Hemlock has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Sip of Hemlock's mana cost of {4}{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.

Sip of Hemlock has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Sip of Hemlock's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life."

What is the current price of Sip of Hemlock? Pricing

The current market price for Sip of Hemlock is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Sip of Hemlock? Pricing

You can purchase Sip of Hemlock 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.

Sip of Hemlock normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.15

Is Sip of Hemlock legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sip of Hemlock in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sip of Hemlock legal in Modern? Legality

Sip of Hemlock is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sip of Hemlock legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sip of Hemlock 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 Sip of Hemlock legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sip of Hemlock is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sip of Hemlock legal in Legacy? Legality

Sip of Hemlock is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sip of Hemlock legal in Vintage? Legality

Sip of Hemlock 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 Sip of Hemlock legal in Pauper? Legality

Sip of Hemlock 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 Sip of Hemlock from? Details

This printing of Sip of Hemlock is from THS (THS), with collector number 106.

Sip of Hemlock may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sip of Hemlock's rarity? Details

Sip of Hemlock is a common card in THS.

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

Who illustrated Sip of Hemlock? Details

Sip of Hemlock was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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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