Show of Confidence
STXStrixhaven: School of Mages/#28/2021Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
TCGplayer$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.22
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.69Low $0.35▲ 68.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.8%30d▼ 6.3%90d▼ 21.1%
90d high
$0.19
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Down 6.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 21% below its 90 day high of $0.19.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 80% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
When you cast this spell, copy it for each other instant and sorcery spell you've cast this turn. You may choose new targets for the copies.
Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. It gains vigilance until end of turn.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (3)
wotc16 Apr 2021
The triggered ability counts all instants and sorceries that were cast before it resolves. If you cast instant spells in response to the ability, those spells will count.
wotc16 Apr 2021
If the target of the original Show of Confidence has become an illegal target when that spell is copied, the copies will initially still target the same creature. If you don’t choose new targets for the copies, they each will fail to resolve. Notably, you don’t have to change targets, especially not to opposing creatures, just because the current target of Show of Confidence is illegal.
wotc16 Apr 2021
Magecraft abilities trigger once for each copy created as Show of Confidence’s triggered ability resolves.
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About this card
Show of Confidence
Show of Confidence is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{W} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (down 6.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Show of Confidence FAQ
How much is Show of Confidence worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Show of Confidence is $0.15. It is down 6.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Show of Confidence?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Strixhaven: School of Mages at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Show of Confidence first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from STX #28, released 2021-04-23.
Is there a foil version of Show of Confidence?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.27 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 80% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Show of Confidence legal in Commander?
Yes, Show of Confidence is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Show of Confidence legal in Modern?
Yes, Show of Confidence is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Show of Confidence legal in Standard?
Show of Confidence is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Show of Confidence do?
Show of Confidence is an Instant with mana cost {1}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "When you cast this spell, copy it for each other instant and sorcery spell you've cast this turn. You may choose new targets for the copies. Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. It gains vigilance until end of turn.".