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Pact of Negation Mystery Booster 2 MTG card
MB2 #169 · Art by Jason Chan
MB2 set symbol, RareMystery Booster 2#169Rare

Pact of Negation

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$11.02 −16.3% −$2.14, 7 days
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−30.2%
EDHREC rank
#374 Down 4 in 30 days
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Pact of Negation Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.02, down 16.3% over 7 days, down 30.2% over 30 days, down 45.0% over 90 days.

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Pact of Negation in Sealed Products

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Pact of Negation Printings & Prices

Pact of Negation has 8 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil, foil and silver foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

MB2 set symbol, RareMB2 #169
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TSR set symbol, RareTSR #77
A25 set symbol, RareA25 #68
MMA set symbol, RareMMA #56
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #A25-68
FUT set symbol, RareFUT #42
LTC set symbol, RareLTC #523
Borderless
MP2 set symbol, SpecialMP2 #16
Borderless

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Pact of Negation Rules Text & Legality

Pact of Negation

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.

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Pact of Negation Rulings

  • 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

Pact of Negation has been reprinted 14 times.

  • Apr 28, 2017MP2 set symbol, SpecialAmonkhet Invocations · Borderless, foilMP2 #16
  • Mar 16, 2018A25 set symbol, RareMasters 25A25 #68
  • Mar 16, 2018A25 set symbol, RareMasters 25 · foilA25 #68
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, RareTime Spiral RemasteredTSR #77
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, RareTime Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #77
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #A25-68
  • Jun 23, 2023LTC set symbol, RareTales of Middle-earth Commander · BorderlessLTC #523
  • Jun 23, 2023LTC set symbol, RareTales of Middle-earth Commander · Borderless, foilLTC #523
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, RareMystery Booster 2 · foilMB2 #169
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, RareMystery Booster 2MB2 #169

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Pact of Negation in Commander

Pact of Negation is the #374 most-played card on EDHREC, down 4 places over the last 30 days.

#374 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 4 in 30 days

Pact of Negation FAQ

How much is Pact of Negation worth?

Pact of Negation is worth about $11.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 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 $11.02 price because Commander demand is high (#374 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.