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Mind Bend
10E · Tenth Edition #93★ · Rare · released 2007-07-13
{U}
Instant
Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "nonblack creature" to "nongreen creature" or "forestwalk" to "islandwalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)
"The world, I've come to realize, is a blank canvas on which to paint."
—Ixidor, reality sculptor
Mind Bend is a rare blue instant from Tenth Edition (2007). It has been printed 8 times across 5 sets, from 1996 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.48 to $14.11 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$11.00
Format legality
Where you can play Mind Bend in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $0.48 to $14.11 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.48.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 77 | Uncommon | $1.15 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 92★ | Rare | — | $11.94 |
| Eighth Edition | 92 | Rare | $0.88 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 87★ | Rare | — | $14.11 |
| Ninth Edition | 87 | Rare | $1.03 | — |
| Tenth Edition This page | 93★ | Rare | — | $11.00 |
| Tenth Edition | 93 | Rare | $2.96 | — |
| The List | MIR-77 | Uncommon | $0.48 | — |
More from Tenth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (7).
- 2004-10-04Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
- 2004-10-04It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
- 2004-10-04Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
- 2004-10-04It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
- 2004-10-04You choose the words to change on resolution.
- 2004-10-04You can’t change proper nouns (i.e. card names) such as “Island Fish Jasconius”.
- 2004-10-04It can be used to change a land’s type from one basic land type to another. For example, Forest can be changed to Island so it produces blue mana. It doesn’t change the name of any permanent.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mind Bend legal in Commander?
Yes — Mind Bend is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mind Bend legal in?
Mind Bend is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Mind Bend been printed?
Mind Bend has been printed 8 times across 5 sets, from 1996 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Mind Bend?
The cheapest printing is The List (#MIR-77) at about $0.48.
Who illustrated Mind Bend?
This printing of Mind Bend was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg.