Quick Answer

Brackish Blunder is a common Instant from LCI (LCI) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Brackish Blunder MTG card

Brackish Blunder

Instant

Card Text

Return target creature to its owner's hand. If it was tapped, create a Map token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Target creature you control explores. Activate only as a sorcery.")

When the Malamet told him to avoid the river, he thought they meant it wasn't safe to drink.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Daarken
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$0.03
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$0.07
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brackish Blunder? Basics

Brackish Blunder is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target creature to its owner's hand. If it was tapped, create a Map token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Target creature you control explores. Activate only as a sorcery.")"

How much mana does Brackish Blunder cost to cast? Basics

Brackish Blunder has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Brackish Blunder's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Brackish Blunder has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Brackish Blunder's current oracle text is: "Return target creature to its owner's hand. If it was tapped, create a Map token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Target creature you control explores. Activate only as a sorcery.")"

What is the current price of Brackish Blunder? Pricing

The current market price for Brackish Blunder is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Brackish Blunder? Pricing

You can purchase Brackish Blunder from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Brackish Blunder normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.07

Is Brackish Blunder legal in Standard? Legality

Brackish Blunder is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Brackish Blunder legal in Modern? Legality

Brackish Blunder is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Brackish Blunder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brackish Blunder is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Brackish Blunder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Brackish Blunder is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Brackish Blunder legal in Legacy? Legality

Brackish Blunder is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Brackish Blunder legal in Vintage? Legality

Brackish Blunder is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Brackish Blunder legal in Pauper? Legality

Brackish Blunder is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Brackish Blunder from? Details

This printing of Brackish Blunder is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 46.

Brackish Blunder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Brackish Blunder's rarity? Details

Brackish Blunder is a common card in LCI.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Brackish Blunder? Details

Brackish Blunder was illustrated by Daarken.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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