Rethink
PCYProphecy/#42/2000Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.13
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.13
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 18.2%
90d high
$0.14
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
Prophecy
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 7% below its 90 day high of $0.14.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1862% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays , where X is its mana value.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
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
The spell’s controller gets the option to pay when this spell resolves.
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About this card
Rethink
Rethink is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.13 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Rethink FAQ
How much is Rethink worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Rethink is $0.13. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.14.
What is the cheapest printing of Rethink?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Prophecy at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What set was Rethink first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PCY #42, released 2000-06-05.
Is there a foil version of Rethink?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.55 versus $0.13 for nonfoil, which is 1862% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Rethink legal in Commander?
Yes, Rethink is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rethink legal in Modern?
Rethink is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rethink legal in Standard?
Rethink is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Rethink do?
Rethink is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}, where X is its mana value.".









