Defabricate
BROThe Brothers' War/#45/2022Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.24
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.59Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 18.2%30d▼ 18.2%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.24
90d low
$0.17
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
The Brothers' War
- Down 18.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 25% below its 90 day high of $0.24.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 361% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Choose one —
• Counter target artifact or enchantment spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard.
• Counter target activated or triggered ability.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (4)
wotc14 Oct 2022
The last mode can target delayed triggered abilities. Notably, it can target the delayed triggered ability that exiles an unearthed permanent at the beginning of the next end step. If that delayed triggered ability is countered, the unearthed permanent remains on the battlefield indefinitely. It will still be exiled, however, if it would die or otherwise leave the battlefield for any other reason.
wotc14 Oct 2022
Turn-based actions and special actions like the normal card draw, combat damage, or turning a face-down creature face up can't be targeted. Mana abilities also can't be targeted.
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Triggered abilities use the word "when," "whenever," or "at." They're often written as "[Trigger condition], [effect]."
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Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keyword abilities (such as equip and unearth) are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
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About this card
Defabricate
Defabricate is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (down 18.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Defabricate FAQ
How much is Defabricate worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Defabricate is $0.18. It is down 18.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.17 to $0.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Defabricate?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Brothers' War at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Defabricate first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BRO #45, released 2022-11-18.
Is there a foil version of Defabricate?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.83 versus $0.18 for nonfoil, which is 361% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Defabricate legal in Commander?
Yes, Defabricate is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Defabricate legal in Modern?
Yes, Defabricate is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Defabricate legal in Standard?
Defabricate is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Defabricate do?
Defabricate is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • Counter target artifact or enchantment spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. • Counter target activated or triggered ability.".