Second Guess
AVRAvacyn Restored/#74/2012Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.10
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.10TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 25.0%
90d high
$0.10
90d low
$0.07
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.10
Avacyn Restored
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.10.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 230% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell that's the second spell cast this turn.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (3)
wotc1 May 2012
Most spells and abilities that copy a spell create that copy on the stack. These copies are not cast and won’t count toward the number of spells cast that turn. However, a few (like Isochron Scepter’s ability) instruct you to copy a spell and “cast the copy.” These spells are cast and will count toward the number of spells cast that turn.
wotc1 May 2012
It doesn’t matter if the first spell cast that turn has resolved yet or not. It also doesn’t matter how many spells have been cast after the second one, as long as the second spell cast is still on the stack.
wotc1 May 2012
Second Guess can’t be cast unless the spell it targets is the second spell cast this turn.
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About this card
Second Guess
Second Guess is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.10 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Second Guess FAQ
How much is Second Guess worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Second Guess is $0.10. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.07 to $0.10.
What is the cheapest printing of Second Guess?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Avacyn Restored at $0.10 on TCGplayer.
What set was Second Guess first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AVR #74, released 2012-05-04.
Is there a foil version of Second Guess?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.33 versus $0.10 for nonfoil, which is 230% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Second Guess legal in Commander?
Yes, Second Guess is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Second Guess legal in Modern?
Yes, Second Guess is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Second Guess legal in Standard?
Second Guess is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Second Guess do?
Second Guess is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell that's the second spell cast this turn.".