Misdirection
Instant · Rare
Misdirection is currently worth about $5.84 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
You may exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Change the target of target spell with a single target.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Rovina Cai
Playability
#1588 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 1272 | Rare | — | $73.08 |
| Mercadian Masques | 87 | Rare | $49.72 | $1,216.89 |
| The List | DDT-15 | Rare | $13.89 | — |
| Conspiracy | 102 | Rare | $12.52 | $69.50 |
| Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins | 15 | Rare | $11.87 | — |
| World Championship Decks 2001 | ab87sb | Rare | $5.84 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 62461 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #1272 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $73.08 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$73.08 – $77.21 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Misdirection worth?
Misdirection is currently worth about $5.84 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $5.84 to $1,216.89 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Misdirection printed in?
Misdirection has been printed in 7 sets, including Secret Lair Drop, Conspiracy, World Championship Decks 2001, Mercadian Masques, The List, Magic Online Promos, and more.
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Is Misdirection legal in Commander?
Yes — Misdirection is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Misdirection legal in Modern?
Misdirection is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Misdirection on the Reserved List?
No — Misdirection is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Secret Lair Drop · Conspiracy · World Championship Decks 2001 · Mercadian Masques · The List · Magic Online Promos · Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
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