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Untimely Malfunction
DSK · Duskmourn: House of Horror #161 · Uncommon · released 2024-09-27
{1}{R}
Instant
Choose one —
• Destroy target artifact.
• Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target.
• One or two target creatures can't block this turn.
"No! This worked perfectly in the lab!"
Untimely Malfunction is an uncommon red instant from Duskmourn: House of Horror (2024). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2024 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $9.10 to $10.71 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$8.96
USD Foil$11.18
Format legality
Where you can play Untimely Malfunction in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $9.10 to $10.71 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Duskmourn: House of Horror at $9.10.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duskmourn: House of Horror This page | 161 | Uncommon | $9.10 | $10.71 |
| The List | DSK-161 | Uncommon | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2024-09-20You don't choose the new target for the spell or ability targeted with Untimely Malfunction's second mode until Untimely Malfunction resolves. You must change the target if possible. However, you can't change the target to an illegal target. If there are no legal targets to choose from, the target isn't changed. It doesn't matter if the original target has somehow become illegal itself.
- 2024-09-20If a spell or ability targets multiple things, you can't target it with Untimely Malfunction's second mode, even if all but one of those targets have become illegal.
- 2024-09-20The effect of Untimely Malfunction's last mode won't cause creatures that are already blocking to stop blocking.
Frequently asked questions
Is Untimely Malfunction legal in Commander?
Yes — Untimely Malfunction is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Untimely Malfunction legal in?
Untimely Malfunction is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Untimely Malfunction been printed?
Untimely Malfunction has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2024 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Untimely Malfunction?
The cheapest printing is Duskmourn: House of Horror (#161) at about $9.10.
Who illustrated Untimely Malfunction?
This printing of Untimely Malfunction was illustrated by Jarel Threat.