Magic: The Gathering

Hypnotic Specter

Tenth Edition 151★ • rare

Set: Tenth Edition
Collector number: 151★
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Greg Staples
Finish: Foil

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$7.00market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$7.00 – $7.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific set, the Hypnotic Specter represents an iconic piece of the game's history. Its ability to force opponents to discard cards at random adds a distinct layer of strategic disruption that has long made it a sought-after staple for players.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, that player discards a card at random.

Its victims are known by their eyes: shattered vessels leaking broken dreams.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Hypnotic Specter debuted in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly becoming one of the game's most iconic creatures due to its disruptive ability to force opponents to discard cards at random. As one of the most recognizable threats in the early game, the card has been reprinted across numerous core sets to maintain its presence in the evolving competitive landscape.

The Tenth Edition version, released in 2007, marked a significant aesthetic shift for the card, as it was the first core set to utilize the modern card frame with modernized, high-definition fantasy artwork. This specific printing features an illustration by Greg Staples, who moved away from the more traditional, gritty aesthetic of the original Christopher Rush design to create a darker, more fluidly atmospheric rendition of the classic creature.

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