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Unspeakable Symbol is a uncommon Enchantment from PLST (PLST) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Unspeakable Symbol MTG card

Unspeakable Symbol

Enchantment

Card Text

Pay 3 life: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.

The symbols are spread throughout Aphetto, marking sites where minions of the Raven Guild and the Cabal can seek refuge.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Arnie Swekel

Market Prices

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unspeakable Symbol? Basics

Unspeakable Symbol is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Pay 3 life: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature."

How much mana does Unspeakable Symbol cost to cast? Basics

Unspeakable Symbol has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Unspeakable Symbol's mana cost of {1}{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.

Unspeakable Symbol 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.

Unspeakable Symbol's current oracle text is: "Pay 3 life: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature."

What is the current price of Unspeakable Symbol? Pricing

The current market price for Unspeakable Symbol is approximately $1.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Unspeakable Symbol? Pricing

You can purchase Unspeakable Symbol 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 Unspeakable Symbol legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Unspeakable Symbol in Standard is not available.

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

Is Unspeakable Symbol legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Unspeakable Symbol in Modern is not available.

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

Is Unspeakable Symbol legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Unspeakable Symbol 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 Unspeakable Symbol legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Unspeakable Symbol in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Unspeakable Symbol legal in Legacy? Legality

Unspeakable Symbol is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Unspeakable Symbol legal in Vintage? Legality

Unspeakable Symbol 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 Unspeakable Symbol legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Unspeakable Symbol 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 Unspeakable Symbol from? Details

This printing of Unspeakable Symbol is from PLST (PLST), with collector number SCG-79.

Unspeakable Symbol may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Unspeakable Symbol's rarity? Details

Unspeakable Symbol is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Unspeakable Symbol? Details

Unspeakable Symbol was illustrated by Arnie Swekel.

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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