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Esper Charm
ALA · Shards of Alara #167 · Uncommon · released 2008-10-03
{W}{U}{B}
Instant
Choose one —
• Destroy target enchantment.
• Draw two cards.
• Target player discards two cards.
"Thoughts are commodities. Someone will pay a good price for them. Even ones as simplistic as yours . . ."
—Ennor, mentalist
Esper Charm is an uncommon multicolored instant from Shards of Alara (2008). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2008 to 2019. Recent market prices range from $0.37 to $3.71 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.41
USD Foil$3.60
Format legality
Where you can play Esper Charm in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.37 to $3.71 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2018 at $0.37.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 167 | Uncommon | $0.42 | $3.71 |
| Commander 2018 | 179 | Uncommon | $0.37 | — |
| The List | C18-179 | Uncommon | $1.32 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2008-10-01You can choose a mode only if you can choose legal targets for that mode. If you can’t choose legal targets for any of the modes, you can’t cast the spell.
- 2008-10-01While the spell is on the stack, treat it as though its only text is the chosen mode. The other two modes are treated as though they don’t exist. You don’t choose targets for those modes.
- 2008-10-01If this spell is copied, the copy will have the same mode as the original.
Frequently asked questions
Is Esper Charm legal in Commander?
Yes — Esper Charm is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Esper Charm legal in?
Esper Charm is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Esper Charm been printed?
Esper Charm has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2008 to 2019.
What is the cheapest printing of Esper Charm?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2018 (#179) at about $0.37.
Who illustrated Esper Charm?
This printing of Esper Charm was illustrated by Michael Bruinsma.