Confounding Riddle
LCIThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan/#50/2023Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.10
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.27
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.27TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▼ 12.9%30d▼ 10.0%90d▼ 12.9%
90d high
$0.32
90d low
$0.22
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.27
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Down 10.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 16% below its 90 day high of $0.32.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Choose one —
• Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
• Counter target spell unless its controller pays .
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Confounding Riddle
Confounding Riddle is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.27 (down 10.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Confounding Riddle FAQ
How much is Confounding Riddle worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Confounding Riddle is $0.27. It is down 10.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.22 to $0.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Confounding Riddle?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan at $0.27 on TCGplayer.
What set was Confounding Riddle first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LCI #50, released 2023-11-17.
Is there a foil version of Confounding Riddle?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.28 versus $0.27 for nonfoil, which is 4% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Confounding Riddle legal in Commander?
Yes, Confounding Riddle is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Confounding Riddle legal in Modern?
Yes, Confounding Riddle is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Confounding Riddle legal in Standard?
Yes, Confounding Riddle is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Confounding Riddle do?
Confounding Riddle is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard. • Counter target spell unless its controller pays {4}.".