Quick Answer

Faerie Trickery is a common Kindred Instant — Faerie from LRW (LRW) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.59 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Faerie Trickery MTG card

Faerie Trickery

Kindred Instant — Faerie

Card Text

Counter target non-Faerie spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard.

The fae are so quick and their life spans so short that it's difficult to get retribution for their pranks.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 LRW LRW 🎨 Terese Nielsen

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.59
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$9.04
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$5.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Cardmarket
€2.34
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faerie Trickery? Basics

Faerie Trickery is a Kindred Instant — Faerie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target non-Faerie spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard."

How much mana does Faerie Trickery cost to cast? Basics

Faerie Trickery 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.

Faerie Trickery'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.

Faerie Trickery 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.

Faerie Trickery's current oracle text is: "Counter target non-Faerie spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard."

What is the current price of Faerie Trickery? Pricing

The current market price for Faerie Trickery is approximately $0.59 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Faerie Trickery? Pricing

You can purchase Faerie Trickery 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.

Faerie Trickery normal: $0.59 | foil: $9.04

Is Faerie Trickery legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Faerie Trickery in Standard is not available.

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

Is Faerie Trickery legal in Modern? Legality

Faerie Trickery is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Faerie Trickery legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Faerie Trickery 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 Faerie Trickery legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Faerie Trickery in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Faerie Trickery legal in Legacy? Legality

Faerie Trickery is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Faerie Trickery legal in Vintage? Legality

Faerie Trickery 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 Faerie Trickery legal in Pauper? Legality

Faerie Trickery 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 Faerie Trickery from? Details

This printing of Faerie Trickery is from LRW (LRW), with collector number 62.

Faerie Trickery may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Faerie Trickery's rarity? Details

Faerie Trickery is a common card in LRW.

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

Who illustrated Faerie Trickery? Details

Faerie Trickery was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

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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