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Force Spike
AA3 · Arena Anthology 3 #5 · Common · released 2025-09-23
{U}
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
Force Spike is a common blue instant from Arena Anthology 3 (2025). It has been printed 12 times across 11 sets, from 1994 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.96 to $102.19 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
Format legality
Where you can play Force Spike in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $0.96 to $102.19 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.96.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 58 | Common | $7.45 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 88 | Common | $1.21 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | rb58b | Common | $1.05 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 76★ | Common | — | $102.19 |
| Seventh Edition | 76 | Common | $2.14 | — |
| Friday Night Magic 2007 | 12 | Rare | — | $28.34 |
| Masters Edition III | 36 | Common | — | — |
| Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari | 14 | Common | $1.84 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 31395 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Jumpstart: Historic Horizons | 780 | Common | — | — |
| The List | DDJ-14 | Common | $0.96 | — |
| Arena Anthology 3 This page | 5 | Common | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-10-04The payment is optional.
Frequently asked questions
Is Force Spike legal in Commander?
Yes — Force Spike is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Force Spike legal in?
Force Spike is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Force Spike been printed?
Force Spike has been printed 12 times across 11 sets, from 1994 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Force Spike?
The cheapest printing is The List (#DDJ-14) at about $0.96.
Who illustrated Force Spike?
This printing of Force Spike was illustrated by Nelson DeCastro.