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Desertion
6ED · Classic Sixth Edition #64 · Rare · released 1999-04-21
{3}{U}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell. If an artifact or creature spell is countered this way, put that card onto the battlefield under your control instead of into its owner's graveyard.
First the insult, then the injury.
Desertion is a rare blue instant from Classic Sixth Edition (1999). It has been printed 8 times across 8 sets, from 1997 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.63 to $5.46 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$2.09
Format legality
Where you can play Desertion in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $0.63 to $5.46 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.63.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visions | 30 | Rare | $2.50 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition This page | 64 | Rare | $2.09 | — |
| Commander's Arsenal | 4 | Rare | — | $3.61 |
| Magic Online Promos | 47967 | Rare | — | — |
| Legendary Cube Prize Pack | 24 | Rare | — | — |
| Conspiracy: Take the Crown | 107 | Rare | $0.98 | $5.46 |
| Special Guests | 31 | Mythic | $2.26 | $4.58 |
| The List | CN2-107 | Rare | $0.63 | — |
More from Classic Sixth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2024-04-12This spell includes a replacement effect. If the target is an artifact or creature spell, it never goes to the graveyard.
- 2004-10-04The card is put onto the battlefield, but any effects that check if the original card was "cast from your hand" will not trigger or otherwise consider the card to have been cast from your hand. The card was put onto the battlefield by the effect of Desertion instead.
- 2004-10-04If the spell is not countered (because the spell it targets can't be countered), then this card's ability does not put the card onto the battlefield. The spell continues to resolve as normal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Desertion legal in Commander?
Yes — Desertion is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Desertion legal in?
Desertion is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Desertion been printed?
Desertion has been printed 8 times across 8 sets, from 1997 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Desertion?
The cheapest printing is The List (#CN2-107) at about $0.63.
Who illustrated Desertion?
This printing of Desertion was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.