Unsubstantiate
M21Core Set 2021/#82/2020UncommonReprint
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.21
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.34
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.69Low $0.39▼ 20.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.34TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 5.6%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 6.3%
90d high
$0.44
90d low
$0.29
Paper printings priced
5
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.19
The List
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 23% below its 90 day high of $0.44.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (5 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 21% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Return target spell or creature 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
Rulings (1)
wotc23 Jun 2020
If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works against a spell that can't be countered.
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About this card
Unsubstantiate
Unsubstantiate is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2). Printed 5 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.34 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Unsubstantiate FAQ
How much is Unsubstantiate worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Unsubstantiate is $0.34. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.29 to $0.44.
What is the cheapest printing of Unsubstantiate?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.19 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Unsubstantiate?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $1.61 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Unsubstantiate are there?
Unsubstantiate has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Unsubstantiate first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PEMN #79, released 2016-07-22.
What is the newest printing of Unsubstantiate?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2158, released 2025-12-01.
Is there a foil version of Unsubstantiate?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.41 versus $0.34 for nonfoil, which is 21% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Unsubstantiate legal in Commander?
Yes, Unsubstantiate is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.