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Swindler's Scheme
Price history
Swindler's Scheme price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.19.
Swindler's Scheme Price Summary
Swindler's Scheme's current headline price is $0.19.
Swindler's Scheme Printings & Prices
Swindler's Scheme has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
All finishes
Sell Swindler's Scheme: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NCC #96 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #88 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #88 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Swindler's Scheme Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever an opponent casts a spell from their hand, you may reveal the top card of your library. If it shares a card type with that spell, counter that spell and that opponent may cast the revealed card without paying its mana cost.
Swindler's Scheme is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Swindler's Scheme Rulings
- Apr 29, 2022 You don't get to look at the top card of your library before choosing whether to reveal it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Swindler's Scheme has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCC #96 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Extended Art |
| NCC #96 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Extended Art |
| NCC #88 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| NCC #88 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
Swindler's Scheme in Commander
Swindler's Scheme is the #23,159 most-played card on EDHREC, down 372 places over the last 30 days.
Swindler's Scheme FAQ
How much is Swindler's Scheme worth?
Swindler's Scheme is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Swindler's Scheme legal in Commander?
Yes — Swindler's Scheme is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Swindler's Scheme been reprinted?
Yes — Swindler's Scheme has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Swindler's Scheme cheap?
Swindler's Scheme trades at about $0.19 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,159 on EDHREC).