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Rookie Mistake
INSTANT Common
Core Set 2021 EDHREC #28,313
$0.05
+0.0%
7 days
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Rookie Mistake price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.05.
Rookie Mistake Price Summary
Rookie Mistake's current headline price is $0.05.
Rookie Mistake Printings & Prices
1 printings
Rookie Mistake has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Rookie Mistake: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M21 #66 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #66 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Rookie Mistake Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Until end of turn, target creature gets +0/+2 and another target creature gets -2/-0.
""Stop locking your knees as you strike! Now stand up and try again.""
Rookie Mistake is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Rookie Mistake Rulings
2 most recent
- Jun 23, 2020 If one target creature becomes an illegal target before Rookie Mistake resolves, the other is affected as appropriate.
- Jun 23, 2020 You can't cast Rookie Mistake unless you choose two creatures as targets.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Rookie Mistake has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M21 #66 | 2020-07-03 | Common | Standard |
| M21 #66 | 2020-07-03 | Common | Standard |
Rookie Mistake in Commander
Rookie Mistake is the #28,313 most-played card on EDHREC, down 268 places over the last 30 days.
Rookie Mistake FAQ
How much is Rookie Mistake worth?
Rookie Mistake is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Rookie Mistake legal in Commander?
Yes — Rookie Mistake is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Rookie Mistake been reprinted?
Yes — Rookie Mistake has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rookie Mistake cheap?
Rookie Mistake trades at about $0.05 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,313 on EDHREC).