MagicNew Phyrexia
Mental Misstep — New Phyrexia #38
Mental Misstep is an uncommon Instant from New Phyrexia (2011), collector number 38, illustrated by Erica Yang.
Mental Misstep price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- New Phyrexia
- Number
- 38
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {U/P}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- Erica Yang
- Released
- 13 May 2011
What Mental Misstep does
({U/P} can be paid with either {U} or 2 life.)
Counter target spell with mana value 1.
Format legality
Other printings of Mental Misstep
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 264 |  Mental Misstep Instant | The Zeta Set 2026 | Uncommon | — |
| 143 |  Mental Misstep Instant | The Zeta Set 2026 | Uncommon | — |
| 22 |  Mental Misstep Instant | The Zeta Set 2026 | Uncommon | — |
| 2373 |  Mental Misstep Instant | Secret Lair Drop 2026 | Rare | €18.27 |
| 30 |  Mental Misstep Instant | Mystery Booster 2 2024 | Uncommon | €6.48 |
| 2023a |  Mental Misstep Instant | Eternal Weekend 2023 | Rare | €5,999.00 foil |
| 1179 |  Mental Misstep Instant | Secret Lair Drop 2022 | Rare | €73.07 |
All 8 Mental Misstep printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Mental Misstep from New Phyrexia worth?
About €6.04 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €127.78 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Mental Misstep are there?
8 English paper printings, from Secret Lair Drop to New Phyrexia. The cheapest right now is the New Phyrexia printing.
Is Mental Misstep legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Mental Misstep (New Phyrexia)?
Erica Yang.
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