Swindler's Scheme
NCCNew Capenna Commander/#96/2022Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.15
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.34
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.05
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.69Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.34TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 47.8%
90d high
$0.34
90d low
$0.22
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.17
New Capenna Commander
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.34.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 26% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever an opponent casts a spell from their hand, you may reveal the top card of your library. If it shares a card type with that spell, counter that spell and that opponent may cast the revealed card without paying its mana cost.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc29 Apr 2022
You don't get to look at the top card of your library before choosing whether to reveal it.
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About this card
Swindler's Scheme
Swindler's Scheme is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.34 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Swindler's Scheme FAQ
How much is Swindler's Scheme worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Swindler's Scheme is $0.34. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.22 to $0.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Swindler's Scheme?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from New Capenna Commander at $0.17 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Swindler's Scheme?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from New Capenna Commander at $0.25 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Swindler's Scheme are there?
Swindler's Scheme has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Swindler's Scheme first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from NCC #96, released 2022-04-29.
Is there a foil version of Swindler's Scheme?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.25 versus $0.34 for nonfoil, which is 26% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Swindler's Scheme legal in Commander?
Yes, Swindler's Scheme is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Swindler's Scheme legal in Modern?
Swindler's Scheme is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.