Disdainful Stroke

{1}{U} · Instant

Counter target spell with mana value 4 or greater.

Rulings (2)

Feb 5, 2021 · If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, use the value chosen for X when determining the spell's mana value.

Mar 19, 2021 · A face-down spell has mana value 0 and can't be targeted by Disdainful Stroke.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

PioneerLegal

StandardLegal

PauperLegal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=58 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Azorius Flash	Standard	100%	1–2×	22
Azorius Midrange	Standard	100%	1–2×	12
Temur Elementals	Standard	100%	2–3×	8
Sultai Elementals	Standard	100%	1×	5
4-Color Control	Standard	100%	1×	4
Azorius Control	Standard	100%	1–2×	3
4-Color Elementals	Standard	100%	2×	2
Allies	Standard	100%	2×	2

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots

$0.11

Jun 13, 2026 · $0.11Jun 14, 2026 · $0.11

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfallcasthaven.com