Quick Answer

Lose Focus is a common Instant from MH2 (MH2) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lose Focus MTG card

Lose Focus

Instant

Card Text

Replicate {U} (When you cast this spell, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost. You may choose new targets for the copies.) Counter target spell unless its controller pays {2}.

The spell wavered, caught on the tip of his tongue and at the edge of his awareness.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Martina Fačková
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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.20
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Cardmarket
€0.51
Foil
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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
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lose Focus? Basics

Lose Focus is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Replicate {U} (When you cast this spell, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost. You may choose new targets for the copies.) Counter target spell unless its controller pays {2}."

How much mana does Lose Focus cost to cast? Basics

Lose Focus 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.

Lose Focus'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.

Lose Focus 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.

Lose Focus's current oracle text is: "Replicate {U} (When you cast this spell, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost. You may choose new targets for the copies.) Counter target spell unless its controller pays {2}."

What is the current price of Lose Focus? Pricing

The current market price for Lose Focus is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Lose Focus? Pricing

You can purchase Lose Focus 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.

Lose Focus normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.22

Is Lose Focus legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lose Focus in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lose Focus legal in Modern? Legality

Lose Focus is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lose Focus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lose Focus 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 Lose Focus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lose Focus in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lose Focus legal in Legacy? Legality

Lose Focus is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lose Focus legal in Vintage? Legality

Lose Focus 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 Lose Focus legal in Pauper? Legality

Lose Focus 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 Lose Focus from? Details

This printing of Lose Focus is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 49.

Lose Focus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lose Focus's rarity? Details

Lose Focus is a common card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Lose Focus? Details

Lose Focus was illustrated by Martina Fačková.

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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