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Spell Swindle

Spell Swindle

Instant

rare

Counter target spell. Create X Treasure tokens, where X is that spell's mana value. (They're artifacts with ", Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

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Semantic Tags

Counterspellmechanical

Prevents a spell or ability from resolving.

Mana Fixingmechanical

Helps produce colors you need. Includes multicolor lands, color filtering, and 'any color' mana sources.

Mana Sinkmechanical

A permanent with a repeatable activated ability that converts excess mana into value.

Removalmechanical

Answers an opponent's threat by destroying, exiling, bouncing, or otherwise removing a permanent or spell.

One-shot mana bursts that don't persist. Dark Ritual, Seething Song, Treasure token generators used for mana.

Creates creature tokens, Treasure tokens, Food tokens, Clue tokens, or other token types.

Creates Treasure tokens for mana or sacrifice synergies.

Creates Treasure tokens for mana or sacrifice synergies.

Synergies with Treasure tokens beyond just mana — sacrifice triggers, artifact counts.

Format Legality

commanderlegal
oathbreakerlegal
modernlegal
pioneerlegal
standardnot legal
legacylegal
vintagelegal
paupernot legal
historiclegal
explorernot legal
alchemynot legal

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Printings (5)

SetRarityTCGplayerCard KingdomCardmarket
March of the Machine Commander#237rare···
The List#XLN-82rare···
Ixalan Promos#82srare···
Ixalan#82rare···
Ixalan Promos#82prare···

Rulings

2017-09-29

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.

2017-09-29

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