First printed in Khans of Tarkir (2014)
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays 
. Mindswipe deals X damage to that spell's controller.
"The past and the unwritten are frozen. To understand their meaning requires heat."
—Arel the Whisperer
- Illustrated by
- Ryan Alexander Lee
Legality
- Legal in
- Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Historic, Timeless, Penny Dreadful, Gladiator, Commander, Duel Commander, Tiny Leaders, Oathbreaker, Brawl, Competitive Brawl
- Not legal in
- Standard, Pauper, Future Standard, Alchemy, Premodern, Old School 93/94, Pauper Commander, PreDH, Standard Brawl
Rulings (2)
- If the controller of the target spell pays , the spell won’t be countered. Mindswipe will still deal damage to that player.
- If the target spell is an illegal target as Mindswipe tries to resolve (perhaps because it was countered by another spell or ability), Mindswipe won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No damage will be dealt.
Prices
MTGO price: 0.006 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 1 Nov 2026).