Magic: The Gathering

Sinister Sabotage

Starter Commander Decks 60 • uncommon

Set: Starter Commander Decks
Collector number: 60
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Mathias Kollros
Market price: $0.20

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$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.20 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon instant offers players a tactical way to respond to opponents, providing a versatile tool for controlling the flow of a game. Its presence in a starter deck makes it a reliable staple for those looking to disrupt strategies and protect their own board state.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell.

Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)

"We have intel that some guilds have fallen under an invader's influence. Until we're sure, no venture succeeds."— Lazav

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sinister Sabotage was first introduced in the 2018 Guilds of Ravnica set, representing the sophisticated and manipulative nature of House Dimir. The card functions as a staple counterspell, enhanced by the surveil mechanic, which allows players to filter their library and prepare for future turns. It was specifically designed to capture the flavor of a clandestine organization that exerts control over information while simultaneously countering the plans of their opponents.

The artwork, rendered by Mathias Kollros, leans into the shadowy, gothic aesthetic characteristic of the Ravnica plane. Kollros utilized cool, muted tones and sharp lines to convey the sudden, disruptive force of a sabotage action. Within the broader Commander format, the card is valued by deck-builders for its versatility and its ability to provide incremental card quality improvement, cementing its place as a reliable utility spell in blue-inclusive decks.

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