Instigator
MMQMercadian Masques/#140/1999Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.29
ManaPool$0.29
TCGplayer$0.45
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.09
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.59Low $0.49▲ 20.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.45TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 12.5%90d▲ 7.1%
90d high
$0.50
90d low
$0.38
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.45
Mercadian Masques
- Up 12.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 10% below its 90 day high of $0.50.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1382% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Spellshaper
, , Discard a card: Creatures target player controls attack this turn if able.
1 / 1
Card capabilities
CreatureDiscard
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
There is no penalty if the creatures are unable to attack.
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About this card
Instigator
Instigator is a Creature — Human Spellshaper, with mana cost {1}{B} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.45 (up 12.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Instigator FAQ
How much is Instigator worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Instigator is $0.45. It is up 12.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.38 to $0.50.
What is the cheapest printing of Instigator?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mercadian Masques at $0.45 on TCGplayer.
What set was Instigator first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MMQ #140, released 1999-10-04.
Is there a foil version of Instigator?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $6.67 versus $0.45 for nonfoil, which is 1382% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Instigator legal in Commander?
Yes, Instigator is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Instigator legal in Modern?
Instigator is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Instigator legal in Standard?
Instigator is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Instigator do?
Instigator is a Creature — Human Spellshaper with mana cost {1}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "{1}{B}{B}, {T}, Discard a card: Creatures target player controls attack this turn if able.".