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Tainted Specter
MIR · Mirage #148 · Rare · released 1996-10-08
{3}{B}
Creature — Specter
Flying
{1}{B}{B}, {T}: Target player discards a card unless they put a card from their hand on top of their library. If that player discards a card this way, this creature deals 1 damage to each creature and each player. Activate only as a sorcery.
Tainted Specter is a rare black creature from Mirage (1996). Its recent market price is about $0.57. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.55
Format legality
Where you can play Tainted Specter in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.57 to $0.57 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mirage at $0.57.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage This page | 148 | Rare | $0.57 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2009-02-01Tainted Specter used to have errata causing the card to be put into the graveyard without being discarded. The current wording returns it to being a discard, so it will trigger abilities appropriately.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tainted Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Tainted Specter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tainted Specter legal in?
Tainted Specter is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Tainted Specter been printed?
Tainted Specter has a single printing, released in 1996.
What is the cheapest printing of Tainted Specter?
The cheapest printing is Mirage (#148) at about $0.57.
Who illustrated Tainted Specter?
This printing of Tainted Specter was illustrated by Chippy.