Spell Pierce
| Name | Spell Pierce |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays  . |
| Flavor | "One does not need to be stronger than their opponent. You need only force them to play their hand before you've shown your own." —*Forces of Negation: A Study in Countermagic* |
| Artist | Shie Nanahara |
| Set | Secret Lair Drop #2388 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Spell Pierce
Spell Pierce, Instant, designed by Vance Kovacs first released in Oct, 2009 in the set Zendikar and was printed exactly in 17 different ways. It see play in 4 formats: Commander, Brawl, Duel Commander and Pauper. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of £ 0.19.
A control deck focused on disrupting the opponent's spells would benefit from including Spell Pierce in its strategy, as it provides a cheap and efficient way to counter noncreature spells. While Spell Pierce is a solid choice for budget-conscious decks, more competitive options like Mana Leak or Force of Will may be better choices due to their versatility and broader application in various matchups. Ultimately, Spell Pierce could see play in certain metagames or as a sideboard option, but its effectiveness will depend on the specific deck and the current state of the format.
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| £ 3.32 | Visit store |
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 | Printing proxies | $ 0.75 | Visit store |
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| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-10 | 0.08 GBP | 0.64 GBP | 61 |
| 2024-08-12 | 0.12 GBP | 0.64 GBP | 58 |
| 2024-08-19 | 0.13 GBP | 0.65 GBP | 46 |
| 2024-08-26 | 0.14 GBP | 0.64 GBP | 81 |
| 2024-09-02 | 0.13 GBP | 0.73 GBP | 58 |
| 2024-09-09 | 0.13 GBP | 0.60 GBP | 58 |
| 2024-09-16 | 0.12 GBP | 0.60 GBP | 64 |
| 2024-09-23 | 0.13 GBP | 0.57 GBP | 47 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.12 GBP | 0.56 GBP | 47 |
| 2024-10-07 | 0.12 GBP | 0.73 GBP | 63 |
| 2024-10-14 | 0.13 GBP | 0.80 GBP | 55 |
| 2024-10-21 | 0.12 GBP | 0.64 GBP | 40 |
| 2024-10-28 | 0.13 GBP | 0.62 GBP | 38 |
| 2024-11-06 | 0.13 GBP | 0.62 GBP | 53 |
| 2024-11-11 | 0.12 GBP | 0.63 GBP | 54 |
| 2024-11-18 | 0.13 GBP | 0.60 GBP | 42 |
| 2024-11-25 | 0.13 GBP | 0.59 GBP | 34 |
| 2024-12-02 | 0.14 GBP | 0.59 GBP | 24 |
| 2024-12-09 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 32 |
| 2024-12-19 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 31 |
| 2024-12-23 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 39 |
| 2024-12-30 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 26 |
| 2025-01-01 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 24 |
| 2025-01-06 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 18 |
| 2025-01-13 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 36 |
| 2025-01-20 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 50 |
| 2025-01-27 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 39 |
| 2025-02-03 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 36 |
| 2025-02-10 | 0.14 GBP | 0.58 GBP | 44 |
| 2025-02-18 | 0.09 GBP | 0.63 GBP | 46 |
| 2025-04-27 | 0.11 GBP | 0.71 GBP | 63 |
| 2025-04-28 | 0.12 GBP | 0.77 GBP | 63 |
| 2025-05-06 | 0.11 GBP | 0.96 GBP | 59 |
| 2025-05-12 | 0.12 GBP | 0.71 GBP | 48 |
| 2025-05-19 | 0.11 GBP | 0.72 GBP | 67 |
| 2025-05-28 | 0.13 GBP | 0.77 GBP | 37 |
| 2025-06-03 | 0.11 GBP | 0.71 GBP | 32 |
| 2025-06-10 | 0.11 GBP | 0.83 GBP | 33 |
| 2025-06-17 | 0.10 GBP | 0.65 GBP | 41 |
| 2025-06-23 | 0.11 GBP | 0.83 GBP | 39 |
| 2025-07-01 | 0.13 GBP | 0.70 GBP | 40 |
| 2025-07-08 | 0.10 GBP | 0.79 GBP | 29 |
| 2025-07-15 | 0.10 GBP | 0.98 GBP | 44 |
| 2025-07-22 | 0.05 GBP | 0.77 GBP | 34 |
| 2025-07-29 | 0.05 GBP | 0.79 GBP | 46 |
| 2025-08-05 | 0.05 GBP | 0.69 GBP | 28 |
| 2025-08-12 | 0.10 GBP | 0.74 GBP | 42 |
| 2025-08-18 | 0.10 GBP | 0.66 GBP | 41 |
| 2025-08-25 | 0.10 GBP | 0.82 GBP | 36 |
| 2025-09-02 | 0.09 GBP | 0.86 GBP | 43 |
| 2025-09-09 | 0.09 GBP | 0.95 GBP | 66 |
| 2025-09-15 | 0.13 GBP | 0.70 GBP | 77 |
| 2025-09-23 | 0.14 GBP | 0.45 GBP | 47 |
| 2025-09-29 | 0.15 GBP | 1.02 GBP | 36 |
| 2025-10-06 | 0.15 GBP | 1.02 GBP | 24 |
| 2025-10-13 | 0.16 GBP | 0.98 GBP | 41 |
| 2025-10-20 | 0.15 GBP | 1.01 GBP | 62 |
| 2025-10-27 | 0.14 GBP | 0.85 GBP | 65 |
| 2025-11-03 | 0.15 GBP | 0.67 GBP | 23 |
| 2025-11-10 | 0.15 GBP | 0.91 GBP | 33 |
| 2025-11-18 | 0.15 GBP | 1.08 GBP | 39 |
| 2025-11-24 | 0.14 GBP | 1.04 GBP | 26 |
| 2025-12-03 | 0.12 GBP | 1.00 GBP | 27 |
| 2025-12-08 | 0.12 GBP | 1.12 GBP | 38 |
| 2025-12-15 | 0.12 GBP | 1.26 GBP | 25 |
| 2025-12-22 | 0.12 GBP | 1.25 GBP | 13 |
| 2025-12-29 | 0.12 GBP | 0.95 GBP | 15 |
| 2026-01-01 | 0.11 GBP | 1.37 GBP | 16 |
| 2026-01-05 | 0.11 GBP | 1.14 GBP | 15 |
| 2026-01-13 | 0.11 GBP | 1.40 GBP | 34 |
| 2026-01-20 | 0.14 GBP | 1.43 GBP | 28 |
| 2026-01-26 | 0.15 GBP | 1.40 GBP | 31 |
| 2026-02-02 | 0.15 GBP | 1.33 GBP | 48 |
| 2026-02-09 | 0.14 GBP | 1.32 GBP | 28 |
| 2026-02-16 | 0.14 GBP | 1.32 GBP | 27 |
| 2026-02-23 | 0.15 GBP | 1.16 GBP | 27 |
| 2026-03-02 | 0.08 GBP | 1.06 GBP | 23 |
| 2026-03-10 | 0.18 GBP | 1.01 GBP | 21 |
| 2026-03-16 | 0.19 GBP | 0.97 GBP | 18 |
| 2026-04-02 | 0.19 GBP | 0.43 GBP | 17 |
| 2026-04-07 | 0.16 GBP | 0.84 GBP | 16 |
| 2026-04-14 | 0.17 GBP | 1.29 GBP | 17 |
| 2026-04-23 | 0.15 GBP | 0.53 GBP | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 0.11 GBP | 0.94 GBP | 26 |
| 2026-05-05 | 0.12 GBP | 0.93 GBP | 12 |
| 2026-05-14 | 0.12 GBP | 0.83 GBP | 24 |
| 2026-05-20 | 0.16 GBP | 0.79 GBP | 24 |
| 2026-05-25 | 0.16 GBP | 0.79 GBP | 27 |
| 2026-06-01 | 0.13 GBP | 0.74 GBP | 15 |
| 2026-06-08 | 0.16 GBP | 0.80 GBP | 23 |
| 2026-06-15 | 0.16 GBP | 0.79 GBP | 17 |
| 2026-06-23 | 0.17 GBP | 0.78 GBP | 17 |
| 2026-06-29 | 0.18 GBP | 0.78 GBP | 19 |
| 2026-07-06 | 0.13 GBP | 0.68 GBP | 15 |
| 2026-07-13 | 0.08 GBP | 0.57 GBP | 13 |
| 2026-07-20 | 0.14 GBP | 0.44 GBP | 15 |
| 2026-07-27 | 0.10 GBP | 0.30 GBP | 27 |
| 2026-08-03 | 0.16 GBP | 0.31 GBP | 8 |
Frequently asked questions about Spell Pierce
What type of card is Spell Pierce?
Spell Pierce is a Instant card in Altered altered.
What does Spell Pierce do?
Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {2}.
How much does Spell Pierce cost?
Spell Pierce currently starts at £ 0.19. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Spell Pierce from?
Spell Pierce was first released in the set Zendikar, illustrated by Vance Kovacs.
Is Spell Pierce legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Spell Pierce can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Spell Pierce played in?
Spell Pierce sees competitive metagame play in 4 format(s): Commander, Brawl, Duel Commander, Pauper.
What cards are similar to Spell Pierce?
Cards similar to Spell Pierce include Intervene, It'll Quench Ya!, Quench. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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