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Unsubstantiate
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2158 · Uncommon · released 2025-12-01
{1}{U}
Instant
Return target spell or creature to its owner's hand.
"Nicely done, Jace. You always were good at disappearing acts."
—Liliana Vess
Unsubstantiate is an uncommon blue instant from Secret Lair Drop (2025). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2016 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.19 to $1.91 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$1.95
Format legality
Where you can play Unsubstantiate in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.19 to $1.91 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.19.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldritch Moon Promos | 79 | Uncommon | $0.59 | — |
| Eldritch Moon | 79 | Uncommon | $0.23 | $1.51 |
| Magic Online Promos | 61557 | Rare | — | — |
| Core Set 2021 | 82 | Uncommon | $0.34 | $0.45 |
| The List | EMN-79 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2158 | Uncommon | $1.91 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2020-06-23If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works against a spell that can't be countered.
Frequently asked questions
Is Unsubstantiate legal in Commander?
Yes — Unsubstantiate is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Unsubstantiate legal in?
Unsubstantiate is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Unsubstantiate been printed?
Unsubstantiate has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2016 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Unsubstantiate?
The cheapest printing is The List (#EMN-79) at about $0.19.
Who illustrated Unsubstantiate?
This printing of Unsubstantiate was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez.