Mental Misstep
Illustrated by Erica Yang
Card details
- Mana cost
- 1
- Type
- Instant
- Rarity
- Instant
Oracle text
((U/P) can be paid with either U or 2 life.)
Counter target spell with converted mana cost 1.
Flavor
"Your first mistake was thinking I would let you live long enough to make a second."
—Sarnvax, Gitaxian sective
Mental Misstep price & value
| Condition | Market | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $170.34 | $169.98 |
| Lightly Played | $149.59 | $160.89 |
| Moderately Played | $143.78 | $144.77 |
| Heavily Played | — | $171.98 |
| Damaged | — | $258.11 |
Snapshot as of 2026-09-11. Live prices & recent sales load below.