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Spellskite New Phyrexia MTG card
NPH #159 · Art by Chippy
NPH set symbol, RareNew Phyrexia#159Rare

Spellskite

Artifact Creature · Phyrexian Horror
TCGplayer market · NPH #159 nonfoil
$7.54 +1.6% +$0.12, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+2.6%
EDHREC rank
#1,041 Down 18 in 30 days
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Spellskite Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.54, up 1.6% over 7 days, up 2.6% over 30 days, up 9.9% over 90 days.

Spellskite Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Spellskite

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Spellskite in Sealed Products

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Spellskite Printings & Prices

Spellskite has 9 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and confetti foil finishes, including borderless and judge promo treatments.

NPH set symbol, RareNPH #159
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MM2 set symbol, RareMM2 #230
CLB set symbol, RareCLB #873
2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #289
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #587
Secret Lair Bonus
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #277
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2325
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2340
Borderless
J17 set symbol, RareJ17 #7
Judge

Sell Spellskite: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomJ17 #7Foil
Card KingdomNPH #159Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2340Confetti Foil
CoolStuffIncNPH #159Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2340Confetti Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2325Foil
Card KingdomSLD #277Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #2325Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2325Foil
Card KingdomSLD #587Foil

Spellskite Rules Text & Legality

Spellskite

{U/P}: Change a target of target spell or ability to this creature. ({U/P} can be paid with either {U} or 2 life.)

It craves attention. Feed it.

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

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Spellskite Rulings

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If Spellskite leaves the battlefield before its ability resolves or otherwise becomes an illegal target for the target spell or ability before its ability resolves, no targets are changed.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If a spell or ability has a variable number of targets, you can't change the number of targets.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If a spell or ability has multiple targets but doesn't use the word “target” multiple times, such as the ability of Deepglow Skate, you can only change one of the targets to Spellskite.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If changing one target of a spell or ability to Spellskite would make other targets of that spell or ability illegal, that target can't be changed to Spellskite.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If the spell or ability has multiple instances of the word “target,” you choose which one target you're changing to Spellskite as Spellskite's ability resolves.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Spellskite has been reprinted 15 times.

  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters2XM #289
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · foil2XM #289
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair DropSLD #277
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · foilSLD #277
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2325
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2325
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2340
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair DropSLD #587
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · foilSLD #587
  • Jun 10, 2022CLB set symbol, RareCommander Legends: Battle for Baldur's GateCLB #873

Showing the 10 most recent of 15 printings.

Spellskite in Commander

Spellskite is the #1,041 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.

#1,041 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 18 in 30 days

Spellskite FAQ

How much is Spellskite worth?

Spellskite is worth about $7.54 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Spellskite legal in Commander?

Yes. Spellskite is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Spellskite been reprinted?

Yes. Spellskite has been reprinted 15 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Spellskite expensive?

Spellskite holds a $7.54 price because Commander demand is high (#1,041 on EDHREC) and even with 15 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Spellskite?

Cards that fill a similar role include Standard Bearer, Coalition Honor Guard, Siren Stormtamer.

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