Quick Answer

Sleight of Mind is a rare Instant from 2ED (2ED) costing {U}. Current price: $10.79 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sleight of Mind MTG card

Sleight of Mind

Instant

Card Text

Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (For example, you may change "target black spell" to "target blue spell." This effect lasts indefinitely.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Mark Poole

Market Prices

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$10.79
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Card Kingdom
$17.99
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€16.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (14 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleight of Mind? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (For example, you may change "target black spell" to "target blue spell." This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

How much mana does Sleight of Mind cost to cast? Basics

Sleight of Mind 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.

Sleight of Mind'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.

Sleight of Mind 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.

Sleight of Mind's current oracle text is: "Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (For example, you may change "target black spell" to "target blue spell." This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

What is the current price of Sleight of Mind? Pricing

The current market price for Sleight of Mind is approximately $10.79 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €16.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Sleight of Mind? Pricing

You can purchase Sleight of Mind 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 Sleight of Mind legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sleight of Mind in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sleight of Mind legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sleight of Mind in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sleight of Mind legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sleight of Mind 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 Sleight of Mind legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sleight of Mind in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sleight of Mind legal in Legacy? Legality

Sleight of Mind is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sleight of Mind legal in Vintage? Legality

Sleight of Mind 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 Sleight of Mind legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sleight of Mind 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 Sleight of Mind from? Details

This printing of Sleight of Mind is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 79.

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

What is Sleight of Mind's rarity? Details

Sleight of Mind is a rare card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Sleight of Mind? Details

Sleight of Mind was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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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