Mindswipe
KTKKhans of Tarkir/#189/2014Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.22
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.31
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.31TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 3.3%30d▼ 3.1%90d▼ 16.2%
90d high
$0.38
90d low
$0.30
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.31
Khans of Tarkir
- Down 3.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 18% below its 90 day high of $0.38.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 152% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays . Mindswipe deals X damage to that spell's controller.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Sept 2014
If the target spell is an illegal target as Mindswipe tries to resolve (perhaps because it was countered by another spell or ability), Mindswipe won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No damage will be dealt.
wotc20 Sept 2014
If the controller of the target spell pays {X}, the spell won’t be countered. Mindswipe will still deal damage to that player.
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About this card
Mindswipe
Mindswipe is an Instant, with mana cost {X}{U}{R} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.31 (down 3.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Mindswipe FAQ
How much is Mindswipe worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Mindswipe is $0.31. It is down 3.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.30 to $0.38.
What is the cheapest printing of Mindswipe?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Khans of Tarkir at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
What set was Mindswipe first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from KTK #189, released 2014-09-26.
Is there a foil version of Mindswipe?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.78 versus $0.31 for nonfoil, which is 152% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Mindswipe legal in Commander?
Yes, Mindswipe is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Mindswipe legal in Modern?
Yes, Mindswipe is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Mindswipe legal in Standard?
Mindswipe is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Mindswipe do?
Mindswipe is an Instant with mana cost {X}{U}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}. Mindswipe deals X damage to that spell's controller.".