First printed in Ixalan (2017)
All 5 prints
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March of the Machine Commander (MOC) #237, 2023
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The List (PLST) #XLN-82, 2021
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Ixalan Promos (PXLN) #82p, 2017
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Ixalan Promos (PXLN) #82s, 2017
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Ixalan (XLN) #82, 2017
Spell Swindle 


Instant
Counter target spell. Create X Treasure tokens, where X is that spell's mana value. (They're artifacts with ", Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
- Illustrated by
- Victor Adame Minguez
Legality
- Legal in
- Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Historic, Timeless, Penny Dreadful, Gladiator, Commander, Duel Commander, Oathbreaker, Brawl, Competitive Brawl
- Not legal in
- Standard, Pauper, Future Standard, Alchemy, Premodern, Old School 93/94, Pauper Commander, PreDH, Tiny Leaders, Standard Brawl
Rulings (2)
- You may target a spell that can't be countered. When Spell Swindle resolves, the target spell will be unaffected, but you'll still get Treasures.
- For spells with
in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spell's mana value.
Prices
MTGO price: 0.006 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 29 Oct 2026).