Embrace the Paradox
~$0.20 low · ~$0.28 high
Multicolor. Instant
Secrets of Strixhaven #186 · Illustrated by Julian Kok Joon Wen
Secrets of Strixhaven #186 · Illustrated by Julian Kok Joon WenWhat is Embrace the Paradox 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
Draw three cards. You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped.
"Every lecture you attended—every theorem you memorized and equation you solved—has led to this first step into uncertainty." —Professor Deekah
Format legality
The only printing of Embrace the Paradox
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #186· 2026common· Cardmarket €0.10 · €0.15 foil | common | $0.20 | $0.28 | €0.10€0.15 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2026
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #9,236 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Julian Kok Joon Wen
Rulings (1)
2026-03-20
Putting a land card onto the battlefield with Embrace the Paradox doesn't count as playing a land. You can put a land card onto the battlefield this way even if you've already played a land for the turn.
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