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Misdirection
Price history
Misdirection price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $12.69.
Misdirection Price Summary
Misdirection's current headline price is $12.69.
Misdirection Printings & Prices
Misdirection has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in halo foil, nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
All finishes
Sell Misdirection: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #87 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #87 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1272 | Halo Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #102 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1272 | Halo Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #87 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC01 #ab87sb | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CNS #102 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #87 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDT #15 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Misdirection Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You may exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Change the target of target spell with a single target.
Misdirection is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Misdirection Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If there is no other legal target for the spell, this does not change the target.
- Oct 4, 2004 Once the spell resolves, the new target is considered to be targeted by the deflected spell. This will trigger any effects which trigger on being targeted.
- Oct 4, 2004 The target of a spell that targets another spell on the stack can be changed to any other spell on the stack, even if the new target will resolve before the spell does.
- Oct 4, 2004 This does not check if the current target is legal. It just checks if the spell has a single target.
- Oct 4, 2004 This only targets the spell being changed, not the original or new target of the spell it is affecting.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Misdirection has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DDT-15 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1272 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Showcase |
| DDT #15 | 2017-10-24 | Rare | Standard |
| CNS #102 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| CNS #102 | 2014-06-06 | Rare | Standard |
| WC01 #ab87sb | 2001-08-08 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #87 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MMQ #87 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #DDT-15 
SLD #1272 
CNS #102 
WC01 #ab87sb 
MMQ #87 Misdirection in Commander
Misdirection is the #1,517 most-played card on EDHREC, up 63 places over the last 30 days.
Misdirection FAQ
How much is Misdirection worth?
Misdirection is worth about $12.69 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Misdirection legal in Commander?
Yes — Misdirection is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Misdirection been reprinted?
Yes — Misdirection has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Misdirection expensive?
Misdirection holds a $12.69 price because Commander demand is high (#1,517 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.