Quick Answer

Slight Malfunction is a common Sorcery from UNF (UNF) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Slight Malfunction MTG card

Slight Malfunction

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose one — • Destroy target artifact. • Roll a six-sided die. When you do, Slight Malfunction deals 1 damage to each of up to X target creatures, where X is the result.

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Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Greg Bobrowski

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$0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slight Malfunction? Basics

Slight Malfunction is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Destroy target artifact. • Roll a six-sided die. When you do, Slight Malfunction deals 1 damage to each of up to X target creatures, where X is the result."

How much mana does Slight Malfunction cost to cast? Basics

Slight Malfunction has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Slight Malfunction's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Slight Malfunction 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.

Slight Malfunction's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Destroy target artifact. • Roll a six-sided die. When you do, Slight Malfunction deals 1 damage to each of up to X target creatures, where X is the result."

What is the current price of Slight Malfunction? Pricing

The current market price for Slight Malfunction is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Slight Malfunction? Pricing

You can purchase Slight Malfunction 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.

Slight Malfunction normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.21

Is Slight Malfunction legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Slight Malfunction in Standard is not available.

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

Is Slight Malfunction legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Slight Malfunction in Modern is not available.

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

Is Slight Malfunction legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Slight Malfunction 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 Slight Malfunction legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Slight Malfunction in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Slight Malfunction legal in Legacy? Legality

Slight Malfunction is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Slight Malfunction legal in Vintage? Legality

Slight Malfunction 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 Slight Malfunction legal in Pauper? Legality

Slight Malfunction 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 Slight Malfunction from? Details

This printing of Slight Malfunction is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 123.

Slight Malfunction may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Slight Malfunction's rarity? Details

Slight Malfunction is a common card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Slight Malfunction? Details

Slight Malfunction was illustrated by Greg Bobrowski.

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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