Scent of Brine
UDSUrza's Destiny/#45/1999Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
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
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.1%30d▼ 15.8%90d▼ 5.9%
90d high
$0.19
90d low
$0.16
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Urza's Destiny
- Down 15.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 16% below its 90 day high of $0.19.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1525% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Reveal any number of blue cards in your hand. Counter target spell unless its controller pays for each card revealed this way.
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
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About this card
Scent of Brine
Scent of Brine 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: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (down 15.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Scent of Brine FAQ
How much is Scent of Brine worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Scent of Brine is $0.16. It is down 15.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.16 to $0.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Scent of Brine?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Urza's Destiny at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Scent of Brine first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UDS #45, released 1999-06-07.
Is there a foil version of Scent of Brine?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.60 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 1525% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Scent of Brine legal in Commander?
Yes, Scent of Brine is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Scent of Brine legal in Modern?
Scent of Brine is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Scent of Brine legal in Standard?
Scent of Brine is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Scent of Brine do?
Scent of Brine is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Reveal any number of blue cards in your hand. Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1} for each card revealed this way.".