Magic: The Gathering

Miscast

Core Set 2021 57 • uncommon

Set: Core Set 2021
Collector number: 57
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Steve Argyle
Market price: $1.21

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Market

What it's worth

$1.21market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.02 – $1.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card from the Core Set 2021 series is a distinct piece for any collection, serving as a powerful tool for disrupting an opponent's strategy at the table. By allowing a player to counter a spell and then exile it, this card offers a decisive way to nullify threats while ensuring they cannot be easily retrieved from the graveyard.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target instant or sorcery spell unless its controller pays 3 generic mana.

"Next time, try something more appropriate for your skill level."— Barrin, Tolarian archmage

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Miscast was released in 2020 as part of the Core Set 2021 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card reflects the set's focus on providing a foundational experience for players while highlighting the game's intricate magical themes. Its inclusion in a core set serves to introduce players to the mechanics of blue mana spells that interact with the stack, specifically targeting and removing non-creature spells from play.

The card's artwork, illustrated by Lucas Graciano, captures the chaotic essence of a spell gone awry. Graciano, a frequent contributor to the game, employed a dramatic visual style to emphasize the disruption of magical energy. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility piece in constructed formats, noted by players for its efficiency in countering diverse threats and its role in maintaining the strategic balance of the standard environment.

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About

About Miscast

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