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Force Spike — Fifth Edition #88
Force Spike is a common Instant from Fifth Edition (1997), collector number 88, illustrated by John Matson.
Force Spike price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 88
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {U}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- John Matson
- Released
- 24 March 1997
What Force Spike does
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
Format legality
Other printings of Force Spike
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDJ-14 |  Force Spike Instant | The List 2024 | Common | €2.53 |
| 14 |  Force Spike Instant | Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari 2012 | Common | €3.28 |
| 12 |  Force Spike Instant | Friday Night Magic 2007 2007 | Rare | €19.95 foil |
| 76★ |  Force Spike Instant | Seventh Edition 2001 | Common | $102.19 foil |
| 76 |  Force Spike Instant | Seventh Edition 2001 | Common | €2.14 |
| 58 |  Force Spike Instant | Legends 1994 | Common | €8.71 |
All 7 Force Spike printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Force Spike from Fifth Edition worth?
About €2.11 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Force Spike are there?
7 English paper printings, from Legends to Fifth Edition. The cheapest right now is the Fifth Edition printing.
Is Force Spike legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Force Spike (Fifth Edition)?
John Matson.
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