Quick Answer

Stern Dismissal is a common Instant from THB (THB) costing {U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stern Dismissal MTG card

Stern Dismissal

Instant

Card Text

Return target creature or enchantment an opponent controls to its owner's hand.

Cities offer tribute to Ephara and carve her image into their walls, imploring her to protect them from the dangers of the wild.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 THB THB 🎨 Lie Setiawan

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.27
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stern Dismissal? Basics

Stern Dismissal is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target creature or enchantment an opponent controls to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Stern Dismissal cost to cast? Basics

Stern Dismissal 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.

Stern Dismissal'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.

Stern Dismissal 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.

Stern Dismissal's current oracle text is: "Return target creature or enchantment an opponent controls to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Stern Dismissal? Pricing

The current market price for Stern Dismissal is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Stern Dismissal? Pricing

You can purchase Stern Dismissal 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.

Stern Dismissal normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.23

Is Stern Dismissal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stern Dismissal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stern Dismissal legal in Modern? Legality

Stern Dismissal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stern Dismissal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stern Dismissal 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 Stern Dismissal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Stern Dismissal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Stern Dismissal legal in Legacy? Legality

Stern Dismissal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stern Dismissal legal in Vintage? Legality

Stern Dismissal 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 Stern Dismissal legal in Pauper? Legality

Stern Dismissal 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 Stern Dismissal from? Details

This printing of Stern Dismissal is from THB (THB), with collector number 68.

Stern Dismissal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stern Dismissal's rarity? Details

Stern Dismissal is a common card in THB.

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

Who illustrated Stern Dismissal? Details

Stern Dismissal was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.

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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