Quick Answer

Launch Mishap is a uncommon Instant from J22 (J22) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Launch Mishap MTG card

Launch Mishap

Instant

Card Text

Counter target creature or planeswalker spell. Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Kim Sokol

Market Prices

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$0.17
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$0.35
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Launch Mishap? Basics

Launch Mishap is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target creature or planeswalker spell. Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying."

How much mana does Launch Mishap cost to cast? Basics

Launch Mishap has a mana cost of {2}{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.

Launch Mishap's mana cost of {2}{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.

Launch Mishap 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.

Launch Mishap's current oracle text is: "Counter target creature or planeswalker spell. Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying."

What is the current price of Launch Mishap? Pricing

The current market price for Launch Mishap is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Launch Mishap? Pricing

You can purchase Launch Mishap 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.

Is Launch Mishap legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Launch Mishap in Standard is not available.

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

Is Launch Mishap legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Launch Mishap in Modern is not available.

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

Is Launch Mishap legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Launch Mishap 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 Launch Mishap legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Launch Mishap in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Launch Mishap legal in Legacy? Legality

Launch Mishap is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Launch Mishap legal in Vintage? Legality

Launch Mishap 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 Launch Mishap legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Launch Mishap 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 Launch Mishap from? Details

This printing of Launch Mishap is from J22 (J22), with collector number 14.

Launch Mishap may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Launch Mishap's rarity? Details

Launch Mishap is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Launch Mishap? Details

Launch Mishap was illustrated by Kim Sokol.

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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