“"Do the innocent pay for the crimes of the guilty? Of course they do. That's the fate of the weak." —Nicol Bolas”
Imp's Mischief - Commander Masters (#167) - Illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa - Magic: The Gathering Card

Imp's Mischief

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {1}{B}

Oracle Rules Text: Change the target of target spell with a single target. You lose life equal to that spell's mana value.

Flavor Text: "Do the innocent pay for the crimes of the guilty? Of course they do. That's the fate of the weak." —Nicol Bolas

Set: Commander Masters (#167), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Thomas M. Baxa

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Historical Printings & Sets (35)
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8 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Imp's Mischief - Commander Masters MTG card scan Imp's Mischief Commander Masters Viewing CMM Rare Thomas M. Baxa 2023-08-04
Imp's Mischief - Planar Chaos MTG card scan Imp's Mischief Planar Chaos PLC Rare Thomas M. Baxa 2007-02-02
Imp's Mischief - Commander Masters MTG card scan Imp's Mischief Commander Masters CMM Rare Thomas M. Baxa 2023-08-04
Imp's Mischief - Breaking News MTG card scan Imp's Mischief Breaking News OTP Rare Justine Mara Andersen 2024-04-19
Imp's Mischief - Secret Lair Drop MTG card scan Imp's Mischief Secret Lair Drop SLD Rare Jordan Speer 2026-08-17
IMP'S MSCHF - The Zeta Set MTG card scan IMP'S MSCHF The Zeta Set SLZ Rare MSCHF 2026-09-02
IMP'S MSCHF - The Zeta Set MTG card scan IMP'S MSCHF The Zeta Set SLZ Rare MSCHF 2026-09-02
IMP'S MSCHF - The Zeta Set MTG card scan IMP'S MSCHF The Zeta Set SLZ Rare MSCHF 2026-09-02

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