Desertion
Instant · Rare
Desertion is currently worth about $0.41 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Counter target spell. If an artifact or creature spell is countered this way, put that card onto the battlefield under your control instead of into its owner's graveyard.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2015
- Artist
- Richard Kane Ferguson
Playability
#7168 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander's Arsenal | 4 | Rare | — | $3.53 |
| Visions | 30 | Rare | $2.57 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 64 | Rare | $2.22 | — |
| Special Guests | 31 | Mythic | $1.89 | $4.69 |
| Conspiracy: Take the Crown | 107 | Rare | $0.96 | $5.15 |
| The List | CN2-107 | Rare | $0.41 | — |
| Legendary Cube Prize Pack | 24 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 47967 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Commander's Arsenal #4 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $3.53 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$3.53 – $3.53 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Desertion worth?
Desertion is currently worth about $0.41 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.41 to $5.15 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Desertion printed in?
Desertion has been printed in 8 sets, including Legendary Cube Prize Pack, Commander's Arsenal, The List, Visions, Classic Sixth Edition, Conspiracy: Take the Crown, and more.
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Is Desertion legal in Commander?
Yes — Desertion is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Desertion legal in Modern?
Desertion is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Desertion on the Reserved List?
No — Desertion is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Legendary Cube Prize Pack · Commander's Arsenal · The List · Visions · Classic Sixth Edition · Conspiracy: Take the Crown · Magic Online Promos · Special Guests
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