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Syncopate
RTR · Return to Ravnica #54 · Uncommon · released 2012-10-05
{X}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard.
"Patience, mage. Killing you now would be too easy."
Syncopate is an uncommon blue instant from Return to Ravnica (2012). It has been printed 9 times across 9 sets, from 2001 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $4.93 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.17
USD Foil$0.75
Format legality
Where you can play Syncopate in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $0.12 to $4.93 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey | 103 | Common | $0.19 | $4.93 |
| Return to Ravnica This page | 54 | Uncommon | $0.17 | $0.75 |
| Dominaria | 67 | Common | $0.12 | $0.65 |
| GRN Guild Kit | 3 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
| The List | DOM-67 | Common | $0.23 | — |
| Innistrad: Crimson Vow | 83 | Common | $0.23 | $0.35 |
| Innistrad: Double Feature | 350 | Common | $0.33 | $1.14 |
| Innistrad Remastered | 89 | Common | $0.29 | $0.34 |
| Final Fantasy | 80 | Common | $0.17 | $0.28 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Syncopate legal in Commander?
Yes — Syncopate is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Syncopate legal in?
Syncopate is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Syncopate been printed?
Syncopate has been printed 9 times across 9 sets, from 2001 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Syncopate?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria (#67) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Syncopate?
This printing of Syncopate was illustrated by Clint Cearley.