Culling the Weak
Secret Lair Drop 1818 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1818
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Desmuncubic
- Market price
- $23.69
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Add black mana black mana black mana black mana.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Culling the Weak on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Culling the Weak was originally released in the 1997 set Exodus, serving as a powerful ritual spell that allowed players to sacrifice a creature to gain a significant mana advantage. This Secret Lair iteration, numbered 1818, was released as part of a specialized, limited-run drop intended to showcase unique artistic interpretations of iconic Magic: The Gathering cards that had historically been staples in competitive black-aligned decks.
The artwork for this specific version was commissioned from the artist Desmuncubic, who opted for a surreal, abstract aesthetic that departs from the traditional grim gothic horror themes often associated with the card. This stylistic choice aimed to emphasize the transformative and volatile nature of the spell’s effect. Upon its release, the card was received warmly by collectors and players alike, who valued the piece for its striking visual departure from the original printing.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Culling the Weak
Culling the Weak is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Secret Lair Drop 1818 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Culling the Weak on collecto.rs?
Culling the Weak doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Culling the Weak?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Culling the Weak catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Culling the Weak is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
