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Disdainful Stroke
SOA · Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive #17 · Uncommon · released 2026-04-24
{1}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell with mana value 4 or greater.
"The clever mage knows that it does not take strength to overcome the enemy, but creativity and intelligence."
—*Forces of Negation: A Study in Countermagic*
Disdainful Stroke is an uncommon blue instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2026). It has been printed 14 times across 12 sets, from 2014 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $7.52 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.32
USD Foil$0.48
Format legality
Where you can play Disdainful Stroke in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (14)
Prices range from $0.11 to $7.52 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Khans of Tarkir at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khans of Tarkir | 37 | Common | $0.11 | $0.67 |
| Friday Night Magic 2015 | 2 | Rare | — | $0.66 |
| Magic Online Promos | 55785 | Common | — | — |
| Commander 2016 | 88 | Common | $0.12 | — |
| Commander Anthology Volume II | 40 | Common | $0.30 | — |
| Guilds of Ravnica | 37 | Common | $0.21 | $0.34 |
| Kaldheim | 54 | Common | $0.26 | $0.29 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 307 | Special | $0.57 | $7.52 |
| Streets of New Capenna | 39 | Common | $0.24 | $0.31 |
| Wilds of Eldraine | 47 | Uncommon | $0.17 | $0.34 |
| Cowboy Bebop | 2 | Rare | — | $4.24 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 147 | Uncommon | — | $5.77 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 82 | Uncommon | $0.66 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page | 17 | Uncommon | $0.32 | $0.48 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2021-03-19A face-down spell has mana value 0 and can't be targeted by Disdainful Stroke.
- 2021-02-05If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, use the value chosen for X when determining the spell's mana value.
Frequently asked questions
Is Disdainful Stroke legal in Commander?
Yes — Disdainful Stroke is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Disdainful Stroke legal in?
Disdainful Stroke is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Disdainful Stroke been printed?
Disdainful Stroke has been printed 14 times across 12 sets, from 2014 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Disdainful Stroke?
The cheapest printing is Khans of Tarkir (#37) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Disdainful Stroke?
This printing of Disdainful Stroke was illustrated by Matthew G. Lewis.