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Hypnotic Specter
CREATURE — SPECTER Rare
Ninth Edition EDHREC #8,653
$1.87
+0.5%
7 days
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Hypnotic Specter price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.87.
Hypnotic Specter Price Summary
Hypnotic Specter's current headline price is $1.87.
Hypnotic Specter Printings & Prices
23 printings
Hypnotic Specter has 23 tracked printings across 17 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art and player rewards treatments.
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Sell Hypnotic Specter: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #112 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #406 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CED #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | P06 #1 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #109 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M10 #100 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M10 #100 | Foil | — | — | — |
Hypnotic Specter Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying
Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, that player discards a card at random.
Hypnotic Specter 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
Hypnotic Specter Rulings
1 most recent
- Aug 1, 2008 The ability triggers even if the Specter’s damage is being redirected to an opponent. It does not trigger if damage that would have been dealt to the opponent is redirected to a nonopponent player or a creature, or if the damage is prevented.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
21 printings
Hypnotic Specter has been reprinted 21 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #109 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 30A #406 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #M10-100 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| M10 #100 | 2009-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| M10 #100 | 2009-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #151★ | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #151 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| P06 #1 | 2006-01-01 | Rare | Player Rewards |
| 9ED #141★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #141 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
30A #109 
PLST #M10-100 
M10 #100 
10E #151★ 
P06 #1 Showing the 10 most recent of 21 printings.
Hypnotic Specter in Commander
Hypnotic Specter is the #8,653 most-played card on EDHREC, down 32 places over the last 30 days.
Hypnotic Specter FAQ
How much is Hypnotic Specter worth?
Hypnotic Specter is worth about $1.87 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Hypnotic Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Hypnotic Specter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Hypnotic Specter been reprinted?
Yes — Hypnotic Specter has been reprinted 21 times, with 23 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hypnotic Specter cheap?
Hypnotic Specter trades at about $1.87 — 21 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,653 on EDHREC).