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Miscalculation, art by Jeff Laubenstein
Art by Jeff Laubenstein · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
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checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
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Miscalculation

{1}{U} · Instant

Counter target spell unless its controller pays {2}. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Rulings (1)

Oct 1, 2008 · Cycling is an activated ability. Effects that interact with activated abilities (such as Stifle or Rings of Brighthearth) will interact with cycling. Effects that interact with spells (such as Remove Soul or Faerie Tauntings) will not.

LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernNot legal
PioneerNot legal
StandardNot legal
PauperLegal
PremodernLegal
cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype · Premodern

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=53 decks
ArchetypeFormatInclusionCopiesDecks (n)
Izzet LandstillPremodern33.3%3
Azorius LandstillPremodern18%1–3×50
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Price

Miscalculation — price trend

Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfallcasthaven.com

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