Quick Answer

Deft Dismissal is a uncommon Instant from AER (AER) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Deft Dismissal MTG card

Deft Dismissal

Instant

Card Text

Deft Dismissal deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target attacking or blocking creatures.

"With spy thopters all around, how can the consuls be so blind to Tezzeret's manipulations?" —Gideon Jura

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 AER AER 🎨 Izzy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.10
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deft Dismissal? Basics

Deft Dismissal is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deft Dismissal deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target attacking or blocking creatures."

How much mana does Deft Dismissal cost to cast? Basics

Deft Dismissal has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Deft Dismissal's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Deft Dismissal has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Deft Dismissal's current oracle text is: "Deft Dismissal deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target attacking or blocking creatures."

What is the current price of Deft Dismissal? Pricing

The current market price for Deft Dismissal is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Deft Dismissal? Pricing

You can purchase Deft Dismissal 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.

Deft Dismissal normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.1

Is Deft Dismissal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deft Dismissal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Deft Dismissal legal in Modern? Legality

Deft Dismissal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Deft Dismissal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deft Dismissal 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 Deft Dismissal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Deft Dismissal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Deft Dismissal legal in Legacy? Legality

Deft Dismissal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Deft Dismissal legal in Vintage? Legality

Deft Dismissal 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 Deft Dismissal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Deft Dismissal in Pauper is not available.

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 Deft Dismissal from? Details

This printing of Deft Dismissal is from AER (AER), with collector number 17.

Deft Dismissal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deft Dismissal's rarity? Details

Deft Dismissal is a uncommon card in AER.

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

Who illustrated Deft Dismissal? Details

Deft Dismissal was illustrated by Izzy.

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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