Brittle Effigy
~$0.28 low · ~$0.84 high
Colorless. Artifact
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins #56 · Illustrated by John Avon
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins #56 · Illustrated by John AvonWhat is Brittle Effigy worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
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, Exile this artifact: Exile target creature.
"In my early experiments in phylactery, I found that fragile forms have their uses." —Rocati, Duke of Martyne
Format legality
All 2 printings of Brittle Effigy
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins ddt #56· 2017rare· Cardmarket €0.21 | rare | $0.40 | No foil printing | €0.21 | |
 Magic 2011 m11 #202· 2010rare· Cardmarket €0.20 · €0.74 foil | rare | $0.28 | $0.84 | €0.20€0.74 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2010
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #18,836 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- John Avon
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins card (#56).
56 · R · EN
- 56Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (1)
2010-08-15
Brittle Effigy is exiled as a cost to activate its ability, not as part of its effect. If the targeted creature is an illegal target by the time the ability would resolve, the ability doesn’t resolve, but Brittle Effigy remains exiled.
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