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Memory Lapse
INSTANT Common
Homelands EDHREC #3,064
$0.38
-2.6%
7 days
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Memory Lapse price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.38.
Memory Lapse Price Summary
Memory Lapse's current headline price is $0.38.
Memory Lapse Printings & Prices
18 printings
Memory Lapse has 18 tracked printings across 14 sets, in foil, nonfoil and etched finishes, including borderless, showcase and judge promo treatments.
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Sell Memory Lapse: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | G99 #1 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #79 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #79 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #79 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #16 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | STA #16 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2142 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC02 #cr88 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Memory Lapse Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, put it on top of its owner's library instead of into that player's graveyard.
"Each scale glitters, a momentary distraction from everything that matters."
Memory Lapse is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Memory Lapse Rulings
1 most recent
- Jun 8, 2016 Memory Lapse has a self-replacement effect that replaces the spell going to the graveyard before any other effect can replace that event. If the spell was cast using flashback, however, flashback will change the spell's destination from its owner's library to exile.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
20 printings
Memory Lapse has been reprinted 20 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #EMA-60 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| SLD #2142 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| STA #16 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| STA #16 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| STA #16 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| EMA #60 | 2016-06-10 | Common | Standard |
| EMA #60 | 2016-06-10 | Common | Standard |
| DDM #24 | 2014-03-14 | Common | Standard |
| WC02 #cr88 | 2002-12-01 | Common | Standard |
| 7ED #88 | 2001-04-11 | Common | Standard |
PLST #EMA-60 
SLD #2142 
STA #16 
EMA #60 
DDM #24 
WC02 #cr88 
7ED #88 Showing the 10 most recent of 20 printings.
Memory Lapse in Commander
Memory Lapse is the #3,064 most-played card on EDHREC.
Memory Lapse FAQ
How much is Memory Lapse worth?
Memory Lapse is worth about $0.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Memory Lapse legal in Commander?
Yes — Memory Lapse is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Memory Lapse been reprinted?
Yes — Memory Lapse has been reprinted 20 times, with 18 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Memory Lapse cheap?
Memory Lapse trades at about $0.38 — 20 reprints keep supply plentiful.