Magic: The Gathering

Cancel

Duels of the Planeswalkers 3 • common

Set: Duels of the Planeswalkers
Collector number: 3
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: David Palumbo
Market price: $0.24

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Market

What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.24 – $0.30 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from this set, Cancel serves as a fundamental example of countermagic that allows players to negate an opponent's spell entirely. Its presence in this collection highlights the importance of reactive gameplay, offering a reliable way to disrupt an opponent's strategy at the table.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cancel was introduced as a common card in the 2009 Duels of the Planeswalkers expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Serving as a functional reprint of the classic card Counterspell, it was designed by Wizards of the Coast to provide a reliable, straightforward tool for players to negate spells, acting as a foundational element for blue-aligned control decks throughout the set.

The card features artwork by Kev Walker, who has contributed extensively to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic. His depiction of the 'cancel' effect emphasizes the raw, kinetic energy of magical disruption, aiming to visually convey the sudden negation of an opponent's action. The card is widely recognized within the community as a staple of limited and casual play environments, valued for its clarity and consistency in gameplay mechanics.

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