Quick Answer

Doomsday Specter is a rare Creature — Specter from PLS (PLS) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.52 USD. Legal in Commander.

Doomsday Specter MTG card

Doomsday Specter

Creature — Specter

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, look at that player's hand and choose a card from it. The player discards that card.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 4.0 PLS PLS 🎨 Donato Giancola
Flying

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$0.52
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$11.32
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$1.29
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$15.99
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€0.45
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€8.90
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doomsday Specter? Basics

Doomsday Specter is a Creature — Specter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, look at that player's hand and choose a card from it. The player discards that card."

How much mana does Doomsday Specter cost to cast? Basics

Doomsday Specter has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Doomsday Specter's mana cost of {2}{U}{B} 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.

Doomsday Specter has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Doomsday Specter's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, look at that player's hand and choose a card from it. The player discards that card."

What is the current price of Doomsday Specter? Pricing

The current market price for Doomsday Specter is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $11.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Doomsday Specter? Pricing

You can purchase Doomsday Specter 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.

Doomsday Specter normal: $0.52 | foil: $11.32

Is Doomsday Specter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Doomsday Specter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Doomsday Specter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Doomsday Specter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Doomsday Specter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Doomsday Specter 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 Doomsday Specter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Doomsday Specter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Doomsday Specter legal in Legacy? Legality

Doomsday Specter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Doomsday Specter legal in Vintage? Legality

Doomsday Specter 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 Doomsday Specter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Doomsday Specter in Pauper is not available.

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 Doomsday Specter from? Details

This printing of Doomsday Specter is from PLS (PLS), with collector number 103.

Doomsday Specter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Doomsday Specter's rarity? Details

Doomsday Specter is a rare card in PLS.

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

Who illustrated Doomsday Specter? Details

Doomsday Specter was illustrated by Donato Giancola.

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

What is Doomsday Specter's power and toughness? Details

Doomsday Specter is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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