Spell Swindle
Ixalan Promos 82s • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 82s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Victor Adame Minguez
- Finish
- Foil
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 originally released in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan, drawing inspiration from the set's swashbuckling, pirate-themed plane. The card was designed to mechanically represent a pirate’s greed, allowing a player to counter a spell and create treasure tokens in return, perfectly capturing the flavor of plundering an opponent's resources.
This specific promotional version features unique art by artist Johannes Voss. Voss, known for his ethereal and high-contrast style, leaned into the tropical, golden aesthetic of the Ixalan pirates. The promo was distributed through organized play events, serving as a reward for participants and remaining a sought-after piece for players who favor thematic, full-art or variant-frame collectables.
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