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Spell Swindle
XLN · Ixalan #82 · Rare · released 2017-09-29
{3}{U}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell. Create X Treasure tokens, where X is that spell's mana value. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
Spell Swindle is a rare blue instant from Ixalan (2017). It has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2017 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $1.66 to $6.50 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.61
USD Foil$3.60
Format legality
Where you can play Spell Swindle in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $1.66 to $6.50 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ixalan at $1.66.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ixalan Promos | 82s | Rare | — | $3.98 |
| Ixalan Promos | 82p | Rare | $1.94 | $6.50 |
| Ixalan This page | 82 | Rare | $1.66 | $3.75 |
| The List | XLN-82 | Rare | $2.61 | — |
| March of the Machine Commander | 237 | Rare | $1.91 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2017-09-29For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
- 2017-09-29You may target a spell that can't be countered. When Spell Swindle resolves, the target spell will be unaffected, but you'll still get Treasures.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spell Swindle legal in Commander?
Yes — Spell Swindle is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Spell Swindle legal in?
Spell Swindle is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Spell Swindle been printed?
Spell Swindle has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2017 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Spell Swindle?
The cheapest printing is Ixalan (#82) at about $1.66.
Who illustrated Spell Swindle?
This printing of Spell Swindle was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez.