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Unsubstantiate
INSTANT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #5,137
$0.20
+5.3%
7 days
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Unsubstantiate Price Summary
Unsubstantiate's current headline price is $0.20.
Unsubstantiate Printings & Prices
5 printings
Unsubstantiate has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including game day promo treatments.
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Sell Unsubstantiate: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EMN #79 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2158 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PEMN #79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2158 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EMN #79 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #82 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMN #79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #EMN-79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #82 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M21 #82 | Foil | — | — | — |
Unsubstantiate Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Return target spell or creature to its owner's hand.
""Nicely done, Jace. You always were good at disappearing acts."
—Liliana Vess"
Unsubstantiate 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
Unsubstantiate Rulings
1 most recent
- Jun 23, 2020 If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works against a spell that can't be countered.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Unsubstantiate has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #EMN-79 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SLD #2158 | 2021-06-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M21 #82 | 2020-07-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M21 #82 | 2020-07-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EMN #79 | 2016-07-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EMN #79 | 2016-07-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PEMN #79 | 2016-07-22 | Uncommon | Full Art |
SLD #2158 
M21 #82 
EMN #79 
PEMN #79 Unsubstantiate in Commander
Unsubstantiate is the #5,137 most-played card on EDHREC, down 72 places over the last 30 days.
Unsubstantiate FAQ
How much is Unsubstantiate worth?
Unsubstantiate is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Unsubstantiate legal in Commander?
Yes — Unsubstantiate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Unsubstantiate been reprinted?
Yes — Unsubstantiate has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Unsubstantiate cheap?
Unsubstantiate trades at about $0.20 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,137 on EDHREC).