Hornswoggle
RIXRivals of Ixalan/#39/2018Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.19
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.8%30d▲ 25.0%90d▲ 17.6%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Rivals of Ixalan
- Up 25.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 145% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target creature spell. You create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with ", Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
Keywords
Treasure
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc19 Jan 2018
Hornswoggle can target a spell that can't be countered, such as Nezahal, Primal Tide. When Hornswoggle resolves, that spell won't be countered, but you'll still get a Treasure.
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About this card
Hornswoggle
Hornswoggle is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 25.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Hornswoggle FAQ
How much is Hornswoggle worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Hornswoggle is $0.20. It is up 25.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Hornswoggle?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Rivals of Ixalan at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Hornswoggle first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RIX #39, released 2018-01-19.
Is there a foil version of Hornswoggle?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.49 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 145% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Hornswoggle legal in Commander?
Yes, Hornswoggle is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hornswoggle legal in Modern?
Yes, Hornswoggle is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hornswoggle legal in Standard?
Hornswoggle is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Hornswoggle do?
Hornswoggle is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target creature spell. You create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")".