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Spell Pierce
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2388 · Rare · released 2026-04-27
{U}
Instant
Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {2}.
"One does not need to be stronger than their opponent. You need only force them to play their hand before you've shown your own."
—*Forces of Negation: A Study in Countermagic*
Spell Pierce is a rare blue instant from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 20 times across 14 sets, from 2009 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.28 to $74.55 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$16.50
USD Foil$16.04
Format legality
Where you can play Spell Pierce in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (20)
Prices range from $0.28 to $74.55 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ixalan at $0.28.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar | 67 | Common | $0.44 | $14.70 |
| Modern Masters 2017 | 51 | Common | $0.31 | $0.45 |
| Amonkhet Invocations | 17 | Special | — | $74.55 |
| Ixalan | 81 | Common | $0.28 | $2.68 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 41 | Rare | $3.36 | — |
| Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty | 80 | Common | $0.36 | $0.39 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 350 | Common | $0.39 | $0.65 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 63 | Common | $0.35 | $0.33 |
| Store Championships | 4 | Rare | $1.07 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 102233 | Common | — | — |
| Secret Lair Promo | 18 | Rare | — | $26.11 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 36 | Common | $0.33 | — |
| Aetherdrift | 64 | Uncommon | $0.28 | $0.32 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 153 | Uncommon | — | $31.11 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 88 | Uncommon | $2.38 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 23 | Uncommon | $0.35 | $0.95 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2388 | Rare | $16.71 | $16.13 |
| The Zeta Set | 272 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 151 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 30 | Common | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Spell Pierce legal in Commander?
Yes — Spell Pierce is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Spell Pierce legal in?
Spell Pierce is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Spell Pierce been printed?
Spell Pierce has been printed 20 times across 14 sets, from 2009 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Spell Pierce?
The cheapest printing is Ixalan (#81) at about $0.28.
Who illustrated Spell Pierce?
This printing of Spell Pierce was illustrated by Shie Nanahara.