Banishing Knack
EVEEventide/#17/2008Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€0.93
ManaPool$0.95
TCGplayer$1.68
Card Kingdom$1.49
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.19
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.49High $2.49Low $1.29▲ 15.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.68TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▼ 2.3%30d▼ 40.0%90d▼ 61.0%
90d high
$4.31
90d low
$1.68
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.68
Eventide
- Down 40.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 61% below its 90 day high of $4.31.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 3724% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Until end of turn, target creature gains ": Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Aug 2008
The targeted creature’s controller, not Banishing Knack’s controller, is the one who can activate the creature’s new ability.
wotc1 Aug 2008
“Summoning sickness” applies. The new ability can’t be activated unless the targeted creature has been under its controller’s control since the beginning of that player’s most recent turn or it has haste.
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About this card
Banishing Knack
Banishing Knack is an Instant, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.68 (down 40.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Banishing Knack FAQ
How much is Banishing Knack worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Banishing Knack is $1.68. It is down 40.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.68 to $4.31.
What is the cheapest printing of Banishing Knack?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eventide at $1.68 on TCGplayer.
What set was Banishing Knack first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from EVE #17, released 2008-07-25.
Is there a foil version of Banishing Knack?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $64.25 versus $1.68 for nonfoil, which is 3724% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Banishing Knack legal in Commander?
Yes, Banishing Knack is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Banishing Knack legal in Modern?
Yes, Banishing Knack is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Banishing Knack legal in Standard?
Banishing Knack is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Banishing Knack do?
Banishing Knack is an Instant with mana cost {U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Until end of turn, target creature gains "{T}: Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."".