Spell Syphon
SHMShadowmoor/#52/2008Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.11
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.11TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.11
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.11
Shadowmoor
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.11.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 627% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays for each blue permanent you control.
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
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Spell Syphon
Spell Syphon is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.11 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spell Syphon FAQ
How much is Spell Syphon worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spell Syphon is $0.11. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.11.
What is the cheapest printing of Spell Syphon?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shadowmoor at $0.11 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spell Syphon first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SHM #52, released 2008-05-02.
Is there a foil version of Spell Syphon?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.80 versus $0.11 for nonfoil, which is 627% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spell Syphon legal in Commander?
Yes, Spell Syphon is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spell Syphon legal in Modern?
Yes, Spell Syphon is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spell Syphon legal in Standard?
Spell Syphon is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spell Syphon do?
Spell Syphon is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1} for each blue permanent you control.".