Frightful Delusion (ISD #57)
Frightful Delusion is a common printing from Innistrad (ISD #57), a Instant. Illustrated by Anthony Palumbo.
Card text
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}. That player discards a card.
Whether he actually exists is in question, but the terror she feels is excruciatingly real.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Innistrad (ISD) |
| Collector number | 57 |
| Artist | Anthony Palumbo |
| Released | 2011-09-30 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.08, foil $0.38 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- September 22, 2011 — You must target a spell in order to cast Frightful Delusion. You can’t cast it without a legal target just to make a player discard a card.
- September 22, 2011 — The player discards a card even if they pay {1}.