Spell Swindle
Ixalan 82 • rare
- Set
- Ixalan
- Collector number
- 82
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Victor Adame Minguez
- Market price
- $1.20
What it does
Counter target spell. Create X Treasure tokens, where X is that spell's mana value. (They're artifacts with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
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
Spell Swindle was introduced in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan. As an instant-speed counterspell that creates Treasure tokens equal to the countered spell's mana cost, it was designed to reflect the expansion's core theme of piracy and plundering. The card emphasizes the high-stakes, greedy nature of the plane's nautical factions, rewarding players for negating their opponent's actions with a literal bounty of resources.
The artwork was created by Victor Adame Minguez, who sought to capture the visceral moment of a magical theft. The illustration features a vivid depiction of an arcane exchange, focusing on the kinetic energy of the spell being redirected and solidified into physical wealth. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful, albeit high-mana, addition to Commander and casual play environments where players could capitalize on the explosive mana generation provided by the Treasure tokens.
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