Lapse of Certainty
The List CON-9 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CON-9
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Anthony Francisco
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, put it on top of its owner's library instead of into that player's graveyard.
Without a connection of mind and body, magic is just an idea stuck in the head, a word on the tip of a tongue.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- 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 Lapse of Certainty on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Lapse of Certainty was originally released as a rare card in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering expansion Conflux. As part of the Alara block, the card reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic of the setting, where the world of Alara was fragmented into five distinct shards. The card was designed as a white counterspell, an unconventional effect for the color, intended to provide white decks with a precarious and temporary defensive tool that forces a card to the top of the library rather than to the graveyard.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Dan Dos Santos, who sought to capture the ethereal and taxing nature of divine intervention. His illustration depicts a moment of spiritual hesitation or faltering resolve, fitting the card's mechanical theme of delaying an opponent's progress. Since its introduction, the card has been reprinted as part of The List, a curated selection of historical cards periodically included in modern booster packs to introduce newer players to the game's deep tactical history.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Lapse of Certainty
Lapse of Certainty is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The List CON-9 • 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 Lapse of Certainty on collecto.rs?
Lapse of Certainty 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 Lapse of Certainty?
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 Lapse of Certainty catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Lapse of Certainty 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
