Quick Answer

Mind Bend is a rare Instant from 10E (10E) costing {U}. Current price: $1.36 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mind Bend MTG card

Mind Bend

Instant

Card Text

Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "nonblack creature" to "nongreen creature" or "forestwalk" to "islandwalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 10E 10E 🎨 Mike Dringenberg

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.36
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TCGPlayer
$15.00
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
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Card Kingdom
$9.99
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Cardmarket
€0.67
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Cardmarket
€40.79
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mind Bend? Basics

Mind Bend is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "nonblack creature" to "nongreen creature" or "forestwalk" to "islandwalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

How much mana does Mind Bend cost to cast? Basics

Mind Bend has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Mind Bend's mana cost of {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.

Mind Bend has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Mind Bend's current oracle text is: "Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "nonblack creature" to "nongreen creature" or "forestwalk" to "islandwalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

What is the current price of Mind Bend? Pricing

The current market price for Mind Bend is approximately $1.36 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $15.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.67 EUR.

Where can I buy Mind Bend? Pricing

You can purchase Mind Bend 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.

Mind Bend normal: $1.36 | foil: $15.0

Is Mind Bend legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Bend in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mind Bend legal in Modern? Legality

Mind Bend is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mind Bend legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mind Bend 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 Mind Bend legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Bend in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mind Bend legal in Legacy? Legality

Mind Bend is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mind Bend legal in Vintage? Legality

Mind Bend 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 Mind Bend legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Bend 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 Mind Bend from? Details

This printing of Mind Bend is from 10E (10E), with collector number 93.

Mind Bend may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mind Bend's rarity? Details

Mind Bend is a rare card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Mind Bend? Details

Mind Bend was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg.

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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