Magic: The Gathering

Untimely Malfunction

Duskmourn: House of Horror 161 • uncommon

Set: Duskmourn: House of Horror
Collector number: 161
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Jarel Threat
Market price: $8.57

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$8.57market price via TCGplayer · Aug 15, 2026$5.88 – $9.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Untimely Malfunction is an uncommon instant from the *Duskmourn: House of Horror* set, featuring dynamic artwork by Jarel Threat that captures the set's retro-horror aesthetic. Collectors and players often value this card for its versatile utility, as its ability to redirect spells or trigger effects makes it a tactically significant inclusion in various formats.

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What it does

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• Destroy target artifact.

• Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target.

• One or two target creatures can't block this turn.

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StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Untimely Malfunction is an uncommon instant card released in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering set, Duskmourn: House of Horror. The set draws heavy inspiration from 1980s horror tropes and survivalist aesthetics, presenting a world contained within an endless, malevolent haunted house. This card is designed to reflect the set's focus on chaotic, high-stakes interactions, serving as a versatile tool that allows players to redirect spells or abilities, or destroy artifacts, capturing the thematic unpredictability of a supernatural environment gone wrong.

The artwork was illustrated by Jarel Threat, who leaned into the retro-horror aesthetic that defines the set's visual language. Through his illustration, Threat emphasizes the visceral, tech-distorted decay common to the Duskmourn plane. The piece was well-received by players for its tactical utility and its ability to fit seamlessly into the flavor of a horror-themed deck, balancing its practical mechanics with the evocative, unsettling style characteristic of contemporary Magic: The Gathering card design.

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