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Hypnotic Specter Ninth Edition MTG card
9ED #141 · Art by Greg Staples
9ED set symbol, RareNinth Edition#141Rare

Hypnotic Specter

Creature · SpecterFlying
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 9ED #141 nonfoil
$1.93 −0.5% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+1.6%
EDHREC rank
#8,463 Up 92 in 30 days

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Hypnotic Specter Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.93, down 0.5% over 7 days, up 1.6% over 30 days, up 9.0% over 90 days.

Hypnotic Specter Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Hypnotic Specter

Every market we track for 9ED #141 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Hypnotic Specter in Sealed Products

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Hypnotic Specter Printings & Prices

Hypnotic Specter has 23 tracked printings across 17 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art and player rewards treatments.

9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #141
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PLST set symbol, RarePLST #M10-100
10E set symbol, Rare10E #151
M10 set symbol, RareM10 #100
ATH set symbol, UncommonATH #24
4ED set symbol, Uncommon4ED #142
10E set symbol, Rare10E #151★
3ED set symbol, Uncommon3ED #115
PTC set symbol, UncommonPTC #ll142
30A set symbol, Uncommon30A #109
9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #141★
PTC set symbol, UncommonPTC #gb142
P06 set symbol, RareP06 #1
Player Rewards
2ED set symbol, Uncommon2ED #113
CEI set symbol, UncommonCEI #113
CED set symbol, UncommonCED #113
LEB set symbol, UncommonLEB #113
LEA set symbol, UncommonLEA #112
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #165
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #286
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, UncommonSLZ #44
Full Art
30A set symbol, Uncommon30A #406
Retro Frame
SUM set symbol, UncommonSUM #115

Sell Hypnotic Specter: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomLEA #112Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #113Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #406Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #113Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #113Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #113Nonfoil
Card KingdomP06 #1Foil
Card Kingdom30A #109Nonfoil
Card KingdomM10 #100Foil
CoolStuffIncM10 #100Foil

Hypnotic Specter Rules Text & Legality

Hypnotic Specter

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.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Hypnotic Specter Rulings

  • 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

Hypnotic Specter has been reprinted 21 times.

  • Jul 29, 20059ED set symbol, RareNinth Edition9ED #141
  • Jul 29, 20059ED set symbol, RareNinth Edition · foil9ED #141★
  • Jan 1, 2006P06 set symbol, RareMagic Player Rewards 2006 · Player Rewards, foilP06 #1
  • Jul 13, 200710E set symbol, RareTenth Edition10E #151
  • Jul 13, 200710E set symbol, RareTenth Edition · foil10E #151★
  • Jul 17, 2009M10 set symbol, RareMagic 2010M10 #100
  • Jul 17, 2009M10 set symbol, RareMagic 2010 · foilM10 #100
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #M10-100
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Uncommon30th Anniversary Edition30A #406
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Uncommon30th Anniversary Edition30A #109

Showing the 10 most recent of 21 printings.

Hypnotic Specter in Commander

Hypnotic Specter is the #8,463 most-played card on EDHREC, up 92 places over the last 30 days.

#8,463 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 92 in 30 days

Hypnotic Specter FAQ

How much is Hypnotic Specter worth?

Hypnotic Specter is worth about $1.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $1.93; 21 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,463 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Hypnotic Specter?

Cards that fill a similar role include Abyssal Specter, Guul Draz Specter, Liliana's Specter.

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