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Pact of Negation
INSTANT Rare
Mystery Booster 2 EDHREC #364
$17.70
-0.5%
7 days
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Pact of Negation Price Summary
Pact of Negation's current headline price is $17.70.
Pact of Negation Printings & Prices
8 printings
Pact of Negation has 8 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil, foil and silver foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Pact of Negation: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FUT #42 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #16 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #16 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | FUT #42 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #523 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #169 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #169 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #523 | Silver Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #523 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #523 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Pact of Negation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target spell.
At the beginning of your next upkeep, pay {3}{U}{U}. If you don't, you lose the game.
"Those who expect betrayal at every turn are seldom disappointed."
Pact of Negation is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Brawl
Legal
Commander
Legal
Competitive Brawl
Legal
Duel Commander
Legal
Gladiator
Legal
Historic
Legal
Legacy
Legal
Modern
Legal
Oathbreaker
Legal
PreDH
Legal
Timeless
Legal
Vintage
Legal
Alchemy
Not legal
Future Standard
Not legal
Old School
Not legal
Pauper
Not legal
Pauper Commander
Not legal
Penny Dreadful
Not legal
Pioneer
Not legal
Premodern
Not legal
Standard
Not legal
Standard Brawl
Not legal
Pact of Negation Rulings
3 most recent
- Mar 19, 2021 If Pact of Negation is countered or otherwise doesn't resolve (perhaps because its target became illegal), the delayed triggered ability that threatens you with a game loss won't trigger at the beginning of your next upkeep.
- Mar 19, 2021 If Pact of Negation resolves with a legal target but fails to counter that spell (most likely because that spell can't be countered), the delayed triggered ability will still trigger at the beginning of your next upkeep and you will have to pay. Or else.
- Jun 7, 2013 Although originally printed with a characteristic-defining ability that defined its color, this card now has a color indicator. This color indicator can't be affected by text-changing effects (such as the one created by Crystal Spray), although color-changing effects can still overwrite it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
14 printings
Pact of Negation has been reprinted 14 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #169 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MB2 #169 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
| LTC #523 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| LTC #523 | 2023-06-23 | Rare | Borderless | — |
| PLST #A25-68 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — |
| TSR #77 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard | — |
| TSR #77 | 2021-03-19 | Rare | Standard | — |
| A25 #68 | 2018-03-16 | Rare | Standard | — |
| A25 #68 | 2018-03-16 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MP2 #16 | 2017-04-28 | Special | Borderless | — |
LTC #523 
PLST #A25-68 
TSR #77 
A25 #68 
MP2 #16 Showing the 10 most recent of 14 printings.
Pact of Negation in Commander
Pact of Negation is the #364 most-played card on EDHREC, down 3 places over the last 30 days.
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Pact of Negation FAQ
How much is Pact of Negation worth?
Pact of Negation is worth about $17.70 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Pact of Negation legal in Commander?
Yes — Pact of Negation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Pact of Negation been reprinted?
Yes — Pact of Negation has been reprinted 14 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pact of Negation expensive?
Pact of Negation holds a $17.70 price because Commander demand is high (#364 on EDHREC) and even with 14 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.
What can I play instead of Pact of Negation?
Cards that fill a similar role include Force of Will, Slaughter Pact, Summoner's Pact.