Spell Swindle
Ixalan Promos 82p • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 82p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Victor Adame Minguez
- Market price
- $1.94
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 as part of the Ixalan set in 2017, designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game to embody the pirate-themed flavor of the plane. The card serves as a counterspell with a mechanical twist, allowing players to generate Treasure tokens based on the converted mana cost of the countered spell. Its design reflects the set's central focus on exploration, plunder, and the high-seas adventure motifs that defined the Ixalan block.
The promotional version, numbered 82p, features distinct artwork that emphasizes the game's vibrant aesthetic and the thematic connection to the Ixalan pirates. Illustrated by Clint Cearley, the piece captures the opportunistic nature of the spell, showcasing a rogue-like figure amidst a hoard of gold. It was distributed through Wizards of the Coast's organized play channels, intended to reward active participants in local game store communities during the release season.
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