Unspeakable Symbol
~$1.26 low · ~$31.09 high
Black. Enchantment
Scourge #79 · Illustrated by Arnie Swekel
Scourge #79 · Illustrated by Arnie SwekelWhat is Unspeakable Symbol 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
Pay 3 life: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
The symbols are spread throughout Aphetto, marking sites where minions of the Raven Guild and the Cabal can seek refuge.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Unspeakable Symbol
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #SCG-79· 2024Retro Frameuncommon | uncommon | $1.26 | No foil printing | — | |
 Scourge scg #79· 2003uncommon· Cardmarket €1.09 · €9.48 foil | uncommon | $3.49 | $31.09 | €1.09€9.48 foil |
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Where to buy Unspeakable Symbol
Graded copies on eBay
Searches for the Scourge #79 printing.
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Card details
- First printed
- 2003
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #5,838 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Arnie Swekel
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Scourge card (#79).
79
- 79Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
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