Reprieve

Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (SOA) #9 · Rare · Instant

Mana cost: {1}{W}

Return target spell to its owner's hand.
Draw a card.

"It is our responsibility, as citizens of this world, to reach out with compassion to those who are suffering."
—Margeau, Silverquill dean

Illustrated by Alex Stone · Released April 24, 2026

Prices

• Nonfoil: $2.13 USD · €1.40 EUR
• Foil: $2.49 USD · €2.11 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.23 USD (9.7%) to $2.13 USD; low $2.07 USD, high $2.74 USD.

Printings

1. The Hobbit Eternal #17 (HOC) · Mythic · 2026 · $6.08 USD
2. The Hobbit Eternal #57 (HOC) · Mythic · 2026 · $17.12 USD foil
3. Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive #9 (this printing) · Rare · 2026 · $2.13 USD
4. Marvel Universe #5 (MAR) · Mythic · 2025 · $3.34 USD
5. Through the Omenpaths Bonus Sheet #5 (OMB) · Uncommon · 2025
6. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #477 (LTR) · Uncommon · 2023 · $3.64 USD
7. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #26 (LTR) · Uncommon · 2023 · $1.16 USD

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Not legal
• Historic: Legal
• Modern: Legal
• Brawl: Legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Not legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Not legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

Rulings

1. 2025-09-19 · wotc — If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. This works against a spell that can't be countered.

Played in these commander decks

1. Heliod, Sun-Crowned · in 30% of 46 decks
2. Sergeant John Benton · in 20% of 50 decks
3. Bruna, the Fading Light · in 15% of 33 decks
4. The Jolly Balloon Man · in 14% of 49 decks
5. Liesa, Shroud of Dusk · in 13% of 48 decks
6. Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit · in 12% of 49 decks
7. Queen Marchesa · in 12% of 50 decks
8. Sam, Loyal Attendant · in 11% of 46 decks

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