Mindswipe
Khans of Tarkir 189 • rare
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 189
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Alexander Lee
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Counter target spell unless its controller pays X mana. Mindswipe deals X damage to that spell's controller.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mindswipe was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed as a counterspell with a burn element, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the warlord-led clans of the Tarkir plane. It emerged during a period of the game's development where hybrid mana symbols were frequently utilized to incentivize specific color combinations, in this case, blue and red.
The illustration was created by artist Johannes Voss, who sought to capture the visceral sensation of a magical counter-action. The artwork features a dynamic display of energy discharge that fits the aggressive, reactive playstyle associated with the Izzet-themed mechanics often seen in blue-red cards. Upon its release, it was well-received by players looking for versatile utility spells that could both neutralize threats and provide a final push of damage to finish a match.
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