Quick Answer

Ertai's Scorn is a uncommon Instant from DMU (DMU) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ertai's Scorn MTG card

Ertai's Scorn

Instant

Card Text

This spell costs {U} less to cast if an opponent cast two or more spells this turn. Counter target spell.

"You're not so special, Karn. Anything that has been assembled can be disassembled."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Alex Negrea

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.15
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ertai's Scorn? Basics

Ertai's Scorn is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {U} less to cast if an opponent cast two or more spells this turn. Counter target spell."

How much mana does Ertai's Scorn cost to cast? Basics

Ertai's Scorn has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Ertai's Scorn's mana cost of {1}{U}{U} 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.

Ertai's Scorn has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Ertai's Scorn's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {U} less to cast if an opponent cast two or more spells this turn. Counter target spell."

What is the current price of Ertai's Scorn? Pricing

The current market price for Ertai's Scorn is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Ertai's Scorn? Pricing

You can purchase Ertai's Scorn 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.

Ertai's Scorn normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.17

Is Ertai's Scorn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ertai's Scorn in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ertai's Scorn legal in Modern? Legality

Ertai's Scorn is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ertai's Scorn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ertai's Scorn 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 Ertai's Scorn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ertai's Scorn is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ertai's Scorn legal in Legacy? Legality

Ertai's Scorn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ertai's Scorn legal in Vintage? Legality

Ertai's Scorn 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 Ertai's Scorn legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ertai's Scorn 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 Ertai's Scorn from? Details

This printing of Ertai's Scorn is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 48.

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

What is Ertai's Scorn's rarity? Details

Ertai's Scorn is a uncommon card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Ertai's Scorn? Details

Ertai's Scorn was illustrated by Alex Negrea.

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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