Interdict
TMPTempest/#69/1997Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.30
ManaPool$0.17
TCGplayer$0.35
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.35TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 2.9%30d▲ 2.9%90d▲ 2.9%
90d high
$0.35
90d low
$0.34
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.35
Tempest
- Up 2.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.35.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target activated ability from an artifact, creature, enchantment, or land. That permanent's activated abilities can't be activated this turn. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)
Draw a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc8 Jun 2016
Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
wotc4 Oct 2004
This card targets the ability, and not the permanent itself.
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About this card
Interdict
Interdict is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.35 (up 2.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Interdict FAQ
How much is Interdict worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Interdict is $0.35. It is up 2.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.34 to $0.35.
What is the cheapest printing of Interdict?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $0.35 on TCGplayer.
What set was Interdict first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #69, released 1997-10-14.
Is Interdict legal in Commander?
Yes, Interdict is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Interdict legal in Modern?
Interdict is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Interdict legal in Standard?
Interdict is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Interdict do?
Interdict is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target activated ability from an artifact, creature, enchantment, or land. That permanent's activated abilities can't be activated this turn. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.) Draw a card.".