Spell Pierce
Mystery Booster 2 36 • common
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 36
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays 2 generic mana.
"There's a hole in your plan."— Noyan Dar, Tazeem lullmage
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Spell Pierce is a cornerstone counterspell in Magic: The Gathering, first appearing in the Zendikar expansion in 2009. It was designed as an efficient, conditional answer to non-creature spells, providing blue decks with a low-cost tempo play that rewards players for anticipating their opponent's moves. The card's design balances its utility with a narrow window of effectiveness, making it a perennial staple in formats ranging from Modern to Legacy.
The version from Mystery Booster 2, numbered 36, utilizes the classic illustration by Chippy. Known for his evocative and atmospheric style, Chippy’s art depicts the raw, kinetic energy of dispelling a magical force. This particular printing reflects the aesthetic of the Mystery Booster series, which curates cards from across the game's history to celebrate the diversity of Magic’s visual and mechanical evolution.
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