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Fleeting Distraction — Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning

Fleeting Distraction

DDN · Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning #60 · Common · released 2014-09-05

{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 Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning (2014). 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$0.13
IllustratorRyan Yee
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
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Format legality

Where you can play Fleeting Distraction in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings (7)

Prices range from $0.07 to $0.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Rise of the Eldrazi at $0.07.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Rise of the Eldrazi67Common$0.07$0.40
Avacyn Restored53Common$0.12$0.38
Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning This page60Common$0.08—
Conspiracy: Take the Crown110Common$0.12—
The ListCN2-110Common$0.29—
Jumpstart 2022299Common$0.12—
Foundations155Common$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.