Miscalculation
The List ULG-36 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- ULG-36
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jeff Laubenstein
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Counter target spell unless its controller pays 2 generic mana.
Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Miscalculation first appeared in the Urza's Destiny expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 1999, designed as a part of a set centered around the lore of the artificer Urza. The card features the 'cycling' mechanic, which allowed players to discard the card for a new one, providing flexibility that was highly valued in competitive environments of the era. It served as a common counterspell option that remained useful in the late game due to this utility.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Jeff Laubenstein, known for his distinct, expressive style prevalent in many late 90s Wizards of the Coast products. The visual depicts a chaotic, magical failure, perfectly mirroring the card's mechanical function of interrupting an opponent's spell. It was later included in 'The List', a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs, ensuring its continued visibility among long-time players.
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