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Obscura Interceptor
CREATURE — OCTOPUS WIZARD Rare
Streets of New Capenna Promos EDHREC #19,259
$0.22
+4.8%
7 days
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Obscura Interceptor Price Summary
Obscura Interceptor's current headline price is $0.22.
Obscura Interceptor Printings & Prices
5 printings
Obscura Interceptor has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
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Sell Obscura Interceptor: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SNC #324 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SNC #389 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PSNC #209p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SNC #209 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PSNC #209s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PSNC #209p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SNC #209 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SNC #324 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Obscura Interceptor Rules Text & Legality
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When this creature enters, it connives. When it connives this way, return up to one target spell to its owner's hand. (To have a creature connive, draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.)
Obscura Interceptor 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
Obscura Interceptor Rulings
4 most recent
- Apr 29, 2022 If a resolving spell or ability instructs a specific creature to connive but that creature has left the battlefield, the creature still connives. Abilities that trigger “when [that creature] connives,” such as that of Obscura Interceptor, will trigger.
- Apr 29, 2022 If a resolving spell or ability instructs a specific creature to connive but that creature has left the battlefield, the creature still connives. If you discard a nonland card this way, you won't put a +1/+1 counter on anything. Abilities that trigger “when [that creature] connives” will trigger.
- Apr 29, 2022 If no card is discarded, most likely because that player's hand is empty and an effect says they can't draw cards, the conniving creature does not receive a +1/+1 counter.
- Apr 29, 2022 Once an ability that causes a creature to connive begins to resolve, no player may take any other actions until it's done. Notably, opponents can't try to remove the conniving creature after you discard a nonland card but before it receives a counter.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
8 printings
Obscura Interceptor has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSNC #209s | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Prerelease |
| SNC #389 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Showcase |
| SNC #209 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SNC #209 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| PSNC #209p | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PSNC #209p | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| SNC #324 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Showcase |
| SNC #324 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Showcase |
SNC #389 Obscura Interceptor in Commander
Obscura Interceptor is the #19,259 most-played card on EDHREC, down 442 places over the last 30 days.
Obscura Interceptor FAQ
How much is Obscura Interceptor worth?
Obscura Interceptor is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Obscura Interceptor legal in Commander?
Yes — Obscura Interceptor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Obscura Interceptor been reprinted?
Yes — Obscura Interceptor has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Obscura Interceptor cheap?
Obscura Interceptor trades at about $0.22 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,259 on EDHREC).