Magic: The Gathering

Forbidden Alchemy

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 152 • common

Set: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
Collector number: 152
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: David Rapoza
Market price: $0.28

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What it's worth

$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.08 – $0.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant card, this piece offers the tactical advantage of being playable at any moment, allowing for reactive decision-making during a game. Its status as a common makes it a foundational element for players seeking reliable utility and depth within this specific set.

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Card face

What it does

Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.

Flashback 6 generic mana black mana (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Forbidden Alchemy was originally introduced in the 2011 Innistrad set, designed as an instant-speed card selection tool that allowed players to filter their deck while leveraging the graveyard as a resource. It emerged from a gothic horror-themed block that emphasized graveyard interaction, balancing its card-selection power with a higher mana cost and the risk of exiling potential assets.

The version from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander product utilizes the original illustration by David Rapoza. Known for his evocative and often dark fantasy aesthetic, Rapoza’s design depicts a mysterious figure distilling volatile magical elements, capturing the card's theme of forbidden experimentation. The reprint serves as a functional piece within Commander deck structures, maintaining the card's established role as a staple for blue-aligned graveyard strategies.

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About Forbidden Alchemy

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