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Instigator
CREATURE — HUMAN SPELLSHAPER Rare
Mercadian Masques EDHREC #29,149
$0.38
+0.0%
7 days
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Instigator price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.38.
Instigator Price Summary
Instigator's current headline price is $0.38.
Instigator Printings & Prices
1 printings
Instigator has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Instigator: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #140 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #140 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #140 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Instigator Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{1}{B}{B}, {T}, Discard a card: Creatures target player controls attack this turn if able.
"The desecration of their dead makes even the Saprazzans careless."
Instigator is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Instigator Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 There is no penalty if the creatures are unable to attack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Instigator has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMQ #140 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #140 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
Instigator in Commander
Instigator is the #29,149 most-played card on EDHREC, down 379 places over the last 30 days.
Instigator FAQ
How much is Instigator worth?
Instigator is worth about $0.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Instigator legal in Commander?
Yes — Instigator is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Instigator been reprinted?
Yes — Instigator has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Instigator cheap?
Instigator trades at about $0.38 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,149 on EDHREC).