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Spell Swindle

three generic manaone blue manaone blue manaInstant

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Counter target spell. Create X Treasure tokens, where X is that spell's mana value. (They're artifacts with "tap this permanent, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

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Price

1.64 $

Foil 3.75 $

22 printings · up to 2.61 $

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Spell Swindle rulings

  • For spells with X generic mana in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.

  • You may target a spell that can't be countered. When Spell Swindle resolves, the target spell will be unaffected, but you'll still get Treasures.

Spell Swindle format legality

Constructed

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • Future StandardNot legal

Eternal

  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal

Commander

  • CommanderLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • PreDHNot legal

Arena & online

  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal

Other

  • TLRNot legal

All printings of Spell Swindle 22

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