The 264th card in the 2026 Magic: The Gathering The Zeta Set, Mental Misstep is an Uncommon Instant featuring a {U/P} mana cost.
Mental Misstep
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Zeta Set
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Description
Mental Misstep is a card from the 2026 Magic: The Gathering The Zeta Set, identified by card number 264. This Uncommon Instant features a mana cost of {U/P}, which can be paid with either {U} or 2 life. The card has a mana value of 1 and is colored U. It was illustrated by artist MSCHF for the set code SLZ.
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Card Details
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Mental Misstep
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
MSCHF
Card Stock
English
{U/P}
Instant
U
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({U/P} can be paid with either {U} or 2 life.) Counter target spell with mana value 1.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost for Mental Misstep?
The mana cost for Mental Misstep is {U/P}. This symbol indicates the cost can be paid with either one blue mana ({U}) or by paying 2 life.
What type of card is Mental Misstep?
Mental Misstep is an Instant card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It belongs to the Uncommon rarity tier within The Zeta Set.
Who illustrated the card for The Zeta Set?
The artwork for Mental Misstep in The Zeta Set was created by artist MSCHF.
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