Fatespinner (MRD #36)
Fatespinner is a rare printing from Mirrodin (MRD #36), a Creature — Human Wizard. Illustrated by rk post.
Card text
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, that player chooses draw step, main phase, or combat phase. The player skips each instance of the chosen step or phase this turn.
No one knows what she is watching, but she never takes her eyes off it.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Human Wizard |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 2 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Mirrodin (MRD) |
| Collector number | 36 |
| Artist | rk post |
| Released | 2003-10-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $10.23, foil $26.99 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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 | Not 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 | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- December 1, 2004 — That opponent skips only the phases or steps that are chosen.
- December 1, 2004 — If there are multiple phases with the same name in the turn, your opponent skips them all. This is true even if a new step or phase is added to the turn after the ability resolves.
- December 1, 2004 — If more than one Fatespinner affects you at the start of your upkeep, you can choose the same step or phase for each one.