Cancel
Magic 2015 274 • common
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Collector number
- 274
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Counter target spell.
"What you are attempting is not against the law. It is, however, extremely foolish."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Cancel on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Cancel is a staple common card in Magic: The Gathering that functions as a functional reprint of the classic Counterspell variant, designed to provide a reliable method for blue decks to negate opponent threats. It has appeared in numerous core sets, including the 2015 edition, where it served as a fundamental tool for maintaining board control during the game's evolving meta. Its design focuses on simplicity and accessibility for newer players, offering a straightforward mechanical answer to aggressive strategies.
The art for the Magic 2015 version was produced by Svetlin Velinov, a veteran illustrator for the franchise. His work on this iteration emphasizes the theme of magical negation through clean, focused visual cues that align with the card's mechanical utility. As a perennial inclusion in core sets, the card is widely recognized by players for its consistency and is viewed as a foundational piece of the blue color identity, reflecting the game's ongoing commitment to balancing defensive interaction.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Cancel
Cancel is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Magic 2015 274 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Cancel on collecto.rs?
Cancel doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Cancel?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Cancel catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Cancel is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
