Quick Answer

Calculated Dismissal is a common Instant from ORI (ORI) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Calculated Dismissal MTG card

Calculated Dismissal

Instant

Card Text

Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}. Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, scry 2. (To scry 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 ORI ORI 🎨 Karl Kopinski
Scry Spell mastery

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calculated Dismissal? Basics

Calculated Dismissal is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}. Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, scry 2. (To scry 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)"

How much mana does Calculated Dismissal cost to cast? Basics

Calculated Dismissal has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Calculated Dismissal's mana cost of {2}{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.

Calculated Dismissal has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Calculated Dismissal's current oracle text is: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}. Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, scry 2. (To scry 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)"

What is the current price of Calculated Dismissal? Pricing

The current market price for Calculated Dismissal is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Calculated Dismissal? Pricing

You can purchase Calculated Dismissal 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.

Calculated Dismissal normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.41

Is Calculated Dismissal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Calculated Dismissal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Calculated Dismissal legal in Modern? Legality

Calculated Dismissal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Calculated Dismissal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Calculated Dismissal 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 Calculated Dismissal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Calculated Dismissal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Calculated Dismissal legal in Legacy? Legality

Calculated Dismissal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Calculated Dismissal legal in Vintage? Legality

Calculated Dismissal 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 Calculated Dismissal legal in Pauper? Legality

Calculated Dismissal 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 Calculated Dismissal from? Details

This printing of Calculated Dismissal is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 48.

Calculated Dismissal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Calculated Dismissal's rarity? Details

Calculated Dismissal is a common card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Calculated Dismissal? Details

Calculated Dismissal was illustrated by Karl Kopinski.

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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