Miscalculation
Miscalculation Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Miscalculation is $0.30 (PLST #ULG-36), and the most expensive is $55.64 (ULG #36, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, down 3.2% over 7 days, down 6.3% over 30 days, down 9.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.55 (2024).
Miscalculation Printings & Prices
Miscalculation has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Miscalculation: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $40.00 cash for ULG #36 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ULG #36 | Foil | $40.00 | $79.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #36 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #36 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ULG-36 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #jf36sb | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
Miscalculation Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {2}.
Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Miscalculation is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Miscalculation Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 Cycling is an activated ability. Effects that interact with activated abilities (such as Stifle or Rings of Brighthearth) will interact with cycling. Effects that interact with spells (such as Remove Soul or Faerie Tauntings) will not.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Miscalculation has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #ULG-36 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| WC00 #jf36sb | 2000-08-02 | Common | Standard |
| ULG #36 | 1999-02-15 | Common | Standard |
| ULG #36 | 1999-02-15 | Common | Standard |
PLST #ULG-36 
WC00 #jf36sb 
ULG #36 Miscalculation in Commander
Miscalculation is the #11,132 most-played card on EDHREC, down 107 places over the last 30 days.
Miscalculation FAQ
How much is Miscalculation worth?
Miscalculation is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.30 to $55.64 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Miscalculation legal in Commander?
Yes — Miscalculation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Miscalculation been reprinted?
Yes — Miscalculation has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Miscalculation cheap?
Miscalculation trades at about $0.30 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,132 on EDHREC).