Mind Bend
Mind Bend Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mind Bend is $0.60 (PLST #MIR-77), and the most expensive is $17.63 (9ED #87★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.60, up 3.5% over 7 days, down 1.6% over 30 days, down 10.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.78 (2026).
Mind Bend Printings & Prices
Mind Bend has 8 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Mind Bend: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.80 cash for MIR #77; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIR #77 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #92 | Nonfoil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | 9ED #87 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #92 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MIR-77 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $1.49 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #93 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #93 | Nonfoil | $0.23 | $1.79 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | 9ED #87 | Nonfoil | $0.23 | $1.79 | 87% |
Mind Bend Rules Text & Legality
Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "nonblack creature" to "nongreen creature" or "forestwalk" to "islandwalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Mind Bend is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Mind Bend Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
- Oct 4, 2004 Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
- Oct 4, 2004 It can be used to change a land’s type from one basic land type to another. For example, Forest can be changed to Island so it produces blue mana. It doesn’t change the name of any permanent.
- Oct 4, 2004 It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
- Oct 4, 2004 It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mind Bend has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MIR-77 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 10E #93★ | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #93 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #87 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #87★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #92 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #92★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| MIR #77 | 1996-10-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #MIR-77 
10E #93★ 
9ED #87 
8ED #92 
MIR #77 Mind Bend in Commander
Mind Bend is the #15,626 most-played card on EDHREC, down 40 places over the last 30 days.
Mind Bend FAQ
How much is Mind Bend worth?
Mind Bend is worth about $0.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.60 to $17.63 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Mind Bend legal in Commander?
Yes — Mind Bend is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Mind Bend been reprinted?
Yes — Mind Bend has been reprinted 8 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mind Bend cheap?
Mind Bend trades at about $0.60 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,626 on EDHREC).