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Isochron Scepter Mystery Booster 2 MTG card
MB2 #96 · Art by Mark Harrison
MB2 set symbol, UncommonMystery Booster 2#96Uncommon

Isochron Scepter

ArtifactImprint
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · MB2 #96 nonfoil
$8.88 +3.5% +$0.30, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+4.7%
EDHREC rank
#767 Down 7 in 30 days

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Isochron Scepter Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.88, up 3.5% over 7 days, up 4.7% over 30 days, down 6.4% over 90 days.

Isochron Scepter Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Isochron Scepter

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Isochron Scepter in Sealed Products

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Isochron Scepter Printings & Prices

Isochron Scepter has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in halo foil, nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

MB2 set symbol, UncommonMB2 #96
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SLC set symbol, RareSLC #9
Borderless
DDJ set symbol, UncommonDDJ #16
2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #264
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #MRD-188
MRD set symbol, UncommonMRD #188
EMA set symbol, RareEMA #223
SLC set symbol, RareSLC #36
Borderless
V10 set symbol, MythicV10 #3
F08 set symbol, RareF08 #11

Sell Isochron Scepter: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomF08 #11Foil
Card KingdomMRD #188Foil
CoolStuffIncMRD #188Foil
Card KingdomEMA #223Foil
CoolStuffIncEMA #223Foil
Card KingdomV10 #3Foil
Card KingdomSLC #36Halo Foil
CoolStuffIncV10 #3Foil
Card Kingdom2XM #264Foil
CoolStuffInc2XM #264Foil

Isochron Scepter Rules Text & Legality

Isochron Scepter

Imprint — When this artifact enters, you may exile an instant card with mana value 2 or less from your hand.

{2}, {T}: You may copy the exiled card. If you do, you may cast the copy without paying its mana cost.

"Again—mana! And tap it! And cast! Feel the burn—you're doing great!"

Isochron Scepter is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Isochron Scepter Rulings

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If Isochron Scepter leaves the battlefield while the activated ability is on the stack, the ability can still make a copy. On the other hand, if the imprinted card leaves the exile zone while the activated ability is on the stack, the copy can't be made.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as the value of X when casting it without paying its mana cost.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If you cast a spell "without paying its mana cost," you can't choose to cast it for any alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs. If the card has any mandatory additional costs, those must be paid to cast the spell.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If you don't want to cast the copy, you can choose not to; the copy ceases to exist the next time state-based actions are checked.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    You cast the copy while the ability is resolving and still on the stack. You can't wait to cast it later in the turn.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Isochron Scepter has been reprinted 14 times.

  • Sep 7, 2012DDJ set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Izzet vs. GolgariDDJ #16
  • Jun 10, 2016EMA set symbol, RareEternal MastersEMA #223
  • Jun 10, 2016EMA set symbol, RareEternal Masters · foilEMA #223
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters2XM #264
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · foil2XM #264
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #MRD-188
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · Borderless, halo foilSLC #36
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · BorderlessSLC #9
  • Nov 1, 2022SLC set symbol, RareSecret Lair Countdown · Borderless, foilSLC #9
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, UncommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #96

Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.

Isochron Scepter in Commander

Isochron Scepter is the #767 most-played card on EDHREC, down 7 places over the last 30 days.

#767 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 7 in 30 days

Isochron Scepter FAQ

How much is Isochron Scepter worth?

Isochron Scepter is worth about $8.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Isochron Scepter legal in Commander?

Yes. Isochron Scepter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Isochron Scepter been reprinted?

Yes. Isochron Scepter has been reprinted 14 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Isochron Scepter expensive?

Isochron Scepter holds a $8.88 price because Commander demand is high (#767 on EDHREC) and even with 14 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Isochron Scepter?

Cards that fill a similar role include Elite Arcanist, Panoptic Mirror, Spellbinder.

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