Misdirection
Misdirection Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Misdirection is $5.84 (WC01 #ab87sb), and the most expensive is $1,216.89 (MMQ #87, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $13.02, down 7.3% over 7 days, down 24.4% over 30 days, up 30.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $17.43 (2026).
Misdirection Printings & Prices
Misdirection has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in halo foil, nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Misdirection: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $960.00 cash for MMQ #87 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #87 | Foil | $960.00 | $1,599.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #87 | Foil | $300.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1272 | Halo Foil | $45.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #102 | Foil | $45.00 | $74.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1272 | Halo Foil | $44.00 | $79.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #87 | Nonfoil | $32.00 | $47.99 | 33% |
| CoolStuffInc | CNS #102 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC01 #ab87sb | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $27.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #87 | Nonfoil | $17.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DDT-15 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
Misdirection Rules Text & Legality
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.
Misdirection is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Misdirection Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If there is no other legal target for the spell, this does not change the target.
- Oct 4, 2004 Once the spell resolves, the new target is considered to be targeted by the deflected spell. This will trigger any effects which trigger on being targeted.
- Oct 4, 2004 The target of a spell that targets another spell on the stack can be changed to any other spell on the stack, even if the new target will resolve before the spell does.
- Oct 4, 2004 This does not check if the current target is legal. It just checks if the spell has a single target.
- Oct 4, 2004 This only targets the spell being changed, not the original or new target of the spell it is affecting.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Misdirection has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DDT-15 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1272 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Showcase |
| DDT #15 | 2017-10-24 | Rare | Standard |
| CNS #102 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| CNS #102 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| WC01 #ab87sb | 2001-08-08 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #87 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #87 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #DDT-15 
SLD #1272 
DDT #15 
CNS #102 
WC01 #ab87sb 
MMQ #87 Misdirection in Commander
Misdirection is the #1,580 most-played card on EDHREC, up 28 places over the last 30 days.
Misdirection FAQ
How much is Misdirection worth?
Misdirection is worth about $13.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $12.13 to $1,216.89 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Misdirection legal in Commander?
Yes — Misdirection is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Misdirection been reprinted?
Yes — Misdirection has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Misdirection expensive?
Misdirection holds a $13.02 price because Commander demand is high (#1,580 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.