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Familiar's Ruse
INSTANT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #7,005
$0.36
+0.0%
7 days
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Familiar's Ruse price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.36.
Familiar's Ruse Price Summary
Familiar's Ruse's current headline price is $0.36.
Familiar's Ruse Printings & Prices
3 printings
Familiar's Ruse has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Familiar's Ruse: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LRW #64 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #37 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #64 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #LRW-64 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #37 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Familiar's Ruse Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As an additional cost to cast this spell, return a creature you control to its owner's hand.
Counter target spell.
"Because of their capricious nature, faeries can serve as living lenses for disruptive magic."
Familiar's Ruse is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Familiar's Ruse Rulings
1 most recent
- Mar 14, 2017 Familiar’s Ruse can’t be cast without a target spell. It can’t target itself.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Familiar's Ruse has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #LRW-64 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #37 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #37 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LRW #64 | 2007-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| LRW #64 | 2007-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
MM3 #37 
LRW #64 Familiar's Ruse in Commander
Familiar's Ruse is the #7,005 most-played card on EDHREC, down 99 places over the last 30 days.
Familiar's Ruse FAQ
How much is Familiar's Ruse worth?
Familiar's Ruse is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Familiar's Ruse legal in Commander?
Yes — Familiar's Ruse is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Familiar's Ruse been reprinted?
Yes — Familiar's Ruse has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Familiar's Ruse cheap?
Familiar's Ruse trades at about $0.36 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,005 on EDHREC).