This 2012 Magic: The Gathering trading card features the Rare instant spell Turnabout from the IDW Comics Inserts series, card number 9.
Turnabout
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • IDW Comics Inserts
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $6.09 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $6.09 to $6.09 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
Raw / Ungraded
$6.09- Comps
- Unknown
- Source
Guide Estimate
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)- Price Date
- Source Observation Date Unavailable
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $6.09 to $6.09 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
Among these distinctive inserts is card number 9, featuring the instant spell Turnabout. This Rare card is illustrated by artist Dan Murayama Scott, whose work adds a visual dimension that complements the game's complex ruleset. Turnabout is an Instant spell with a mana cost of four, requiring two generic mana and two blue mana to cast. Its ability allows a player to exert control over the board state by choosing a specific permanent type—artifact, creature, or land. The player then selects either to tap all untapped permanents of that type their opponent controls or to untap all tapped permanents of that type they control. This dual-option mechanic provides strategic flexibility, allowing players to disrupt opponents' resources or recover their own stalled assets depending on the situation. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering appreciate the IDW Comics Inserts for their thematic variety and artistic presentation. The card's blue color identity aligns with the game's focus on control and strategy, making it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the color. As a Rare card, it holds a specific place within the set's hierarchy, appealing to those who value the aesthetic and mechanical diversity of crossover expansions. Whether you are building a thematic collection or seeking unique cards to add to your library, Turnabout represents a notable intersection of gameplay mechanics and comic-inspired design.
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Turnabout
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Choose artifact, creature, or land. Tap all untapped permanents of the chosen type target player controls, or untap all tapped permanents of that type that player controls.








