Deft Dismissal
AERAether Revolt/#17/2017Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.03
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.06
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.05 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.06TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.07
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.06
Aether Revolt
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.07.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 83% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Deft Dismissal deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target attacking or blocking creatures.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc9 Feb 2017
If some (but not all) of the targets become illegal, the original division of damage still applies, but no damage is dealt to illegal targets. If all targets become illegal, Deft Dismissal doesn’t resolve.
wotc9 Feb 2017
You choose how many targets Deft Dismissal has and how the damage is divided as you cast the spell. Each target must receive at least 1 damage.
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About this card
Deft Dismissal
Deft Dismissal is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{W} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.06 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Deft Dismissal FAQ
How much is Deft Dismissal worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Deft Dismissal is $0.06. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.07.
What is the cheapest printing of Deft Dismissal?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Aether Revolt at $0.06 on TCGplayer.
What set was Deft Dismissal first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AER #17, released 2017-01-20.
Is there a foil version of Deft Dismissal?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.11 versus $0.06 for nonfoil, which is 83% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Deft Dismissal legal in Commander?
Yes, Deft Dismissal is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Deft Dismissal legal in Modern?
Yes, Deft Dismissal is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Deft Dismissal legal in Standard?
Deft Dismissal is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Deft Dismissal do?
Deft Dismissal is an Instant with mana cost {3}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Deft Dismissal deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target attacking or blocking creatures.".