Misfortune
Sorcery · Rare
Misfortune is currently worth about $1.35 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
An opponent chooses one — • You put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control and gain 4 life. • You put a -1/-1 counter on each creature that player controls and Misfortune deals 4 damage to that player.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- B · G · R
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
Playability
#27748 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliances | 113 | Rare | $1.35 | — |
Price intelligence
Alliances #113 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.35 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$1.34 – $1.35 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Misfortune worth?
Misfortune is currently worth about $1.35 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Misfortune printed in?
Misfortune has been printed in 1 set, including Alliances.
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Is Misfortune legal in Commander?
Yes — Misfortune is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Misfortune legal in Modern?
Misfortune is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Misfortune on the Reserved List?
Yes — Misfortune is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Alliances
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