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Spell Swindle
INSTANT Rare
Ixalan EDHREC #3,204
$1.60
-3.6%
7 days
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Spell Swindle price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.60.
Spell Swindle Price Summary
Spell Swindle's current headline price is $1.60.
Spell Swindle Printings & Prices
5 printings
Spell Swindle has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
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Sell Spell Swindle: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PXLN #82p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PXLN #82s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PXLN #82p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #XLN-82 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | XLN #82 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | XLN #82 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MOC #237 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | XLN #82 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | XLN #82 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOC #237 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Spell Swindle Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Spell Swindle Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
7 printings
Spell Swindle has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOC #237 | 2023-04-21 | Rare | Standard |
| PLST #XLN-82 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| XLN #82 | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Standard |
| XLN #82 | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Standard |
| PXLN #82s | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Prerelease |
| PXLN #82p | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PXLN #82p | 2017-09-29 | Rare | Promo Pack |
MOC #237 
PLST #XLN-82 
PXLN #82s Spell Swindle in Commander
Spell Swindle is the #3,204 most-played card on EDHREC, down 125 places over the last 30 days.
Spell Swindle FAQ
How much is Spell Swindle worth?
Spell Swindle is worth about $1.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $1.60 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.