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Fleeting Distraction
AVR · Avacyn Restored #53 · Common · released 2012-05-04
{U}
Instant
Target creature gets -1/-0 until end of turn.
Draw a card.
The first spell taught to young mages, it has spared the lives of many whose hands are too small to hold a sword.
Fleeting Distraction is a common blue instant from Avacyn Restored (2012). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2010 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.07 to $0.40 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.16
Format legality
Where you can play Fleeting Distraction in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.07 to $0.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Rise of the Eldrazi at $0.07.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise of the Eldrazi | 67 | Common | $0.07 | $0.40 |
| Avacyn Restored This page | 53 | Common | $0.12 | $0.38 |
| Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning | 60 | Common | $0.08 | — |
| Conspiracy: Take the Crown | 110 | Common | $0.12 | — |
| The List | CN2-110 | Common | $0.29 | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 299 | Common | $0.12 | — |
| Foundations | 155 | Common | $0.21 | $0.23 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2012-05-01If the targeted creature is an illegal target when Fleeting Distraction tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't draw a card.
- 2010-06-15If the targeted creature is an illegal target by the time Fleeting Distraction resolves, the spell doesn't resolve. You won't draw a card.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fleeting Distraction legal in Commander?
Yes — Fleeting Distraction is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Fleeting Distraction legal in?
Fleeting Distraction is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Fleeting Distraction been printed?
Fleeting Distraction has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2010 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Fleeting Distraction?
The cheapest printing is Rise of the Eldrazi (#67) at about $0.07.
Who illustrated Fleeting Distraction?
This printing of Fleeting Distraction was illustrated by Ryan Yee.