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Ephara's Dispersal, art by Awanqi (Angela Wang)
Art by Awanqi (Angela Wang) · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
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$0.16
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
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Ephara's Dispersal

{2}{U} · Instant

This spell costs {2} less to cast if it targets an attacking creature. Return target creature to its owner's hand. Surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)

Rulings (3)

Apr 14, 2023 · The cost reduction ability of Ephara's Dispersal doesn't affect its mana cost or mana value. It affects only the total cost you pay. Specifically, its mana value is always 3.

Jan 12, 2024 · When you surveil, you may put all the cards you look at back on top of your library, you may put all of those cards into your graveyard, or you may put some of those cards on top and the rest of them into your graveyard.

Jan 12, 2024 · You perform the actions stated on a card in sequence. For some spells and abilities, you'll surveil last. For others, you'll surveil and then perform other actions.

LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernLegal
PioneerLegal
StandardNot legal
PauperLegal
PremodernNot legal
cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype · Modern

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=51 decks
ArchetypeFormatInclusionCopiesDecks (n)
Simic RitualModern2%51
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Price

Ephara's Dispersal — price trend

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