Magic: The Gathering Is Officially Reprinting a Powerful $18 Card for the First Time in 20 Years
Two decades later, a scarce drain spell returns.
Magic: The Gathering players are finally able to obtain Soul Spike, a potent black instant card that was initially printed in 2006's Coldsnap. The card, now being re-released, has gained significant value due to its competitive applications and rarity. Soul Spike is a seven-mana card that deals four damage to a target and simultaneously grants its controller four life.
However, it's particularly valuable for its ability to exile two black cards from a player's hand instead of spending mana, making it a highly desirable card in Modern's Necrodominance decks. The card's scarcity, with only one version in print since Coldsnap, has contributed to its high price, with non-foil copies selling for around $17.57 and original foils going for considerably more.
The new Secret Lair drop, "Strange School," has five mono-black cards with manga-inspired artwork, with Soul Spike as the standout inclusion. Other cards in the drop include Bitter Ordeal, Attrition, and other valuable reprints. The entire drop will cost $29.99 in non-foil and $39.99 in foil. The second Reality Fracture-themed drop, "Duality Distorted," will feature four more cards and be available at the same prices. Both drops are available individually and as part of larger packages.
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