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Spell Swindle Ixalan MTG card
XLN #82 · Art by Victor Adame Minguez
XLN set symbol, RareIxalan#82Rare

Spell Swindle

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TCGplayer market · XLN #82 nonfoil
$1.44 +2.1% +$0.03, 7 days
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30 days
−12.7%
EDHREC rank
#3,296 Down 63 in 30 days
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Spell Swindle Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.44, up 2.1% over 7 days, down 12.7% over 30 days, up 12.5% over 90 days.

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Spell Swindle Printings & Prices

Spell Swindle has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.

XLN set symbol, RareXLN #82
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MOC set symbol, RareMOC #237
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Spell Swindle Rules Text & Legality

Spell Swindle

Counter target spell. Create X Treasure tokens, where X is that spell's mana value. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

Spell Swindle is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Spell Swindle Rulings

  • Sep 29, 2017

    For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.

  • Sep 29, 2017

    You may target a spell that can't be countered. When Spell Swindle resolves, the target spell will be unaffected, but you'll still get Treasures.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Spell Swindle has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Sep 29, 2017PXLN set symbol, RareIxalan Promos · Promo PackPXLN #82p
  • Sep 29, 2017PXLN set symbol, RareIxalan Promos · Promo Pack, foilPXLN #82p
  • Sep 29, 2017PXLN set symbol, RareIxalan Promos · Prerelease, foilPXLN #82s
  • Sep 29, 2017XLN set symbol, RareIxalanXLN #82
  • Sep 29, 2017XLN set symbol, RareIxalan · foilXLN #82
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #XLN-82
  • Apr 21, 2023MOC set symbol, RareMarch of the Machine CommanderMOC #237

Spell Swindle in Commander

Spell Swindle is the #3,296 most-played card on EDHREC, down 63 places over the last 30 days.

#3,296 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 63 in 30 days

Spell Swindle FAQ

How much is Spell Swindle worth?

Spell Swindle is worth about $1.44 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Spell Swindle legal in Commander?

Yes. Spell Swindle is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Spell Swindle been reprinted?

Yes. Spell Swindle has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Spell Swindle cheap?

Spell Swindle trades at about $1.44; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.