Quick Answer

Spell Pierce is a common Instant from 2X2 (2X2) costing {U}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Spell Pierce MTG card

Spell Pierce

Instant

Card Text

Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {2}.

"There's a hole in your plan." —Noyan Dar, Tazeem lullmage

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Vance Kovacs

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.23
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.50
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spell Pierce? Basics

Spell Pierce is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {2}."

How much mana does Spell Pierce cost to cast? Basics

Spell Pierce 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.

Spell Pierce'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.

Spell Pierce 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.

Spell Pierce's current oracle text is: "Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {2}."

What is the current price of Spell Pierce? Pricing

The current market price for Spell Pierce is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Spell Pierce? Pricing

You can purchase Spell Pierce 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.

Spell Pierce normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.27

Is Spell Pierce legal in Standard? Legality

Spell Pierce is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Spell Pierce legal in Modern? Legality

Spell Pierce is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Spell Pierce legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spell Pierce 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 Spell Pierce legal in Pioneer? Legality

Spell Pierce is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Spell Pierce legal in Legacy? Legality

Spell Pierce is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spell Pierce legal in Vintage? Legality

Spell Pierce 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 Spell Pierce legal in Pauper? Legality

Spell Pierce 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 Spell Pierce from? Details

This printing of Spell Pierce is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 63.

Spell Pierce may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spell Pierce's rarity? Details

Spell Pierce is a common card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Spell Pierce? Details

Spell Pierce was illustrated by Vance Kovacs.

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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