Quick Answer

Mind Slash is a uncommon Enchantment from 8ED (8ED) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.47 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mind Slash MTG card

Mind Slash

Enchantment

Card Text

{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Activate only as a sorcery.

"I can't think with all that screaming."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Adam Rex

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.47
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TCGPlayer
$6.07
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.45
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€5.30
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mind Slash? Basics

Mind Slash is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Mind Slash cost to cast? Basics

Mind Slash has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Slash's mana cost of {1}{B}{B} 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 Slash 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.

Mind Slash's current oracle text is: "{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Mind Slash? Pricing

The current market price for Mind Slash is approximately $0.47 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Mind Slash? Pricing

You can purchase Mind Slash 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 Slash normal: $0.47 | foil: $6.07

Is Mind Slash legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Mind Slash legal in Modern? Legality

Mind Slash is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mind Slash legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mind Slash 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 Slash legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Mind Slash legal in Legacy? Legality

Mind Slash is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mind Slash legal in Vintage? Legality

Mind Slash 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 Slash legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Slash 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 Slash from? Details

This printing of Mind Slash is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 145.

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

What is Mind Slash's rarity? Details

Mind Slash is a uncommon card in 8ED.

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

Who illustrated Mind Slash? Details

Mind Slash was illustrated by Adam Rex.

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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