Hypnotic Specter
Creature — Specter · Uncommon
Hypnotic Specter is currently worth about $1.75 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Flying Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, that player discards a card at random.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Creature — Specter
- Keywords
- Flying
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2022
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- P/T
- 2/2
Playability
#8638 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
The ability triggers even if the Specter’s damage is being redirected to an opponent. It does not trigger if damage that would have been dealt to the opponent is redirected to a nonopponent player or a creature, or if the damage is prevented.
— wotc, 2008-08-01
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 112 | Uncommon | $492.00 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 113 | Uncommon | $204.25 | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 142 | Uncommon | $50.00 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 113 | Uncommon | $48.13 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 113 | Uncommon | $45.00 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 115 | Uncommon | $29.00 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | gb142 | Uncommon | $19.99 | — |
| Magic Player Rewards 2006 | 1 | Rare | — | $19.76 |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 113 | Uncommon | $18.70 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 141★ | Rare | — | $14.41 |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | ll142 | Uncommon | $7.43 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 109 | Uncommon | $7.28 | — |
| Anthologies | 24 | Uncommon | $7.10 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 151★ | Rare | — | $7.04 |
| Revised Edition | 115 | Uncommon | $5.58 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 142 | Uncommon | $3.90 | — |
| Magic 2010 | 100 | Rare | $2.65 | $14.50 |
| Ninth Edition | 141 | Rare | $1.79 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 151 | Rare | $1.77 | — |
| The List | M10-100 | Rare | $1.75 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 406 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 35040 | Rare | — | — |
| Historic Anthology 1 | 7 | Rare | — | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 115 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Limited Edition Alpha #112 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $492.00 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$492.00 – $615.00 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Hypnotic Specter worth?
Hypnotic Specter is currently worth about $1.75 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $1.75 to $492.00 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Hypnotic Specter printed in?
Hypnotic Specter has been printed in 20 sets, including 30th Anniversary Edition, Ninth Edition, Tenth Edition, Magic Online Promos, Revised Edition, Anthologies, and more.
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Is Hypnotic Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Hypnotic Specter is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Hypnotic Specter legal in Modern?
Yes — Hypnotic Specter is legal in Modern.
Is Hypnotic Specter on the Reserved List?
No — Hypnotic Specter is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Hypnotic Specter?
Yes — Hypnotic Specter has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: 30th Anniversary Edition · Ninth Edition · Tenth Edition · Magic Online Promos · Revised Edition · Anthologies · Historic Anthology 1 · Pro Tour Collector Set · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Summer Magic / Edgar · The List · Collectors' Edition +8 more
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