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Mindswipe
INSTANT Rare
Khans of Tarkir EDHREC #14,713
$0.35
-2.8%
7 days
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Mindswipe price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.35.
Mindswipe Price Summary
Mindswipe's current headline price is $0.35.
Mindswipe Printings & Prices
1 printings
Mindswipe has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Mindswipe: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | KTK #189 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #189 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Mindswipe Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}. Mindswipe deals X damage to that spell's controller.
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Mindswipe is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Mindswipe Rulings
2 most recent
- Sep 20, 2014 If the controller of the target spell pays {X}, the spell won’t be countered. Mindswipe will still deal damage to that player.
- Sep 20, 2014 If the target spell is an illegal target as Mindswipe tries to resolve (perhaps because it was countered by another spell or ability), Mindswipe won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No damage will be dealt.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Mindswipe has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTK #189 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
| KTK #189 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
Mindswipe in Commander
Mindswipe is the #14,713 most-played card on EDHREC, down 281 places over the last 30 days.
Mindswipe FAQ
How much is Mindswipe worth?
Mindswipe is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Mindswipe legal in Commander?
Yes — Mindswipe is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Mindswipe been reprinted?
Yes — Mindswipe has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mindswipe cheap?
Mindswipe trades at about $0.35 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,713 on EDHREC).