Quick Answer

Chemister's Trick is a common Instant from RTR (RTR) costing {U}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chemister's Trick MTG card

Chemister's Trick

Instant

Card Text

Target creature you don't control gets -2/-0 until end of turn and attacks this turn if able. Overload {3}{U}{R} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Christopher Moeller
Overload

Market Prices

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$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.10
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chemister's Trick? Basics

Chemister's Trick is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature you don't control gets -2/-0 until end of turn and attacks this turn if able. Overload {3}{U}{R} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")"

How much mana does Chemister's Trick cost to cast? Basics

Chemister's Trick has a mana cost of {U}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Chemister's Trick's mana cost of {U}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Chemister's Trick has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Chemister's Trick's current oracle text is: "Target creature you don't control gets -2/-0 until end of turn and attacks this turn if able. Overload {3}{U}{R} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")"

What is the current price of Chemister's Trick? Pricing

The current market price for Chemister's Trick is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Chemister's Trick? Pricing

You can purchase Chemister's Trick from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Chemister's Trick normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.1

Is Chemister's Trick legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chemister's Trick in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Chemister's Trick legal in Modern? Legality

Chemister's Trick is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Chemister's Trick legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chemister's Trick is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Chemister's Trick legal in Pioneer? Legality

Chemister's Trick is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Chemister's Trick legal in Legacy? Legality

Chemister's Trick is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Chemister's Trick legal in Vintage? Legality

Chemister's Trick is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Chemister's Trick legal in Pauper? Legality

Chemister's Trick is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Chemister's Trick from? Details

This printing of Chemister's Trick is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 149.

Chemister's Trick may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chemister's Trick's rarity? Details

Chemister's Trick is a common card in RTR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Chemister's Trick? Details

Chemister's Trick was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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