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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.")
Semantic Tags
Prevents a spell or ability from resolving.
Helps produce colors you need. Includes multicolor lands, color filtering, and 'any color' mana sources.
A permanent with a repeatable activated ability that converts excess mana into value.
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.
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Printings (5)
| Set | Rarity | TCGplayer | Card Kingdom | Cardmarket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March of the Machine Commander#237 | rare | · | · | · |
| The List#XLN-82 | rare | · | · | · |
| Ixalan Promos#82s | rare | · | · | · |
| Ixalan#82 | rare | · | · | · |
| Ixalan Promos#82p | rare | · | · | · |
Rulings
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.
For spells with {X} in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.