Spell Pierce, card number 272 from The Zeta Set (2026) in Magic: The Gathering. This common blue Instant features a {U} mana cost and counters target noncreature spells.
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Zeta Set
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Spell Pierce is a common blue Instant from Magic: The Gathering's The Zeta Set, released in 2026. Carrying the card number 272 and the set code SLZ, this release is designed by artist MSCHF. The card's mana cost is {U}, resulting in a mana value of 1. As a single-color card with a color identity of U, it fits directly into blue mana strategies. The gameplay function of Spell Pierce allows a player to counter a target noncreature spell. This effect requires the spell's controller to pay {2} mana to prevent the counter. This interaction defines the card's role as a disruptive tool within the game's mechanics. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often track releases like The Zeta Set to maintain organized collections of recent expansions. The catalog organizes Magic: The Gathering cards by set and number, including Spell Pierce from The Zeta Set. Spell Pierce is a common Instant from The Zeta Set with a mana cost of {U}. As a common rarity card, Spell Pierce is part of the base checklist for The Zeta Set. Its straightforward instant speed allows for flexible timing during turns. By understanding the specific attributes of The Zeta Set, collectors can better appreciate the context in which Spell Pierce was printed. The 2026 release date places this card in a modern context of Magic: The Gathering production.
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Spell Pierce
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
MSCHF
Card Stock
English
{U}
Instant
U
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Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {2}.
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Spell Pierce has a mana cost of {U}, which represents one blue mana. This results in a mana value of 1.
Spell Pierce is an Instant that lets you counter a target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {2}.
Spell Pierce is card number 272 from The Zeta Set, which was released in 2026.
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