Delay
Magic: The Gathering | The List Reprints - Singles
| Rarity | U |
| Number | 35 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | The List Reprints |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 2 items |
| From | £1.97 |
| Type | Instant |
Format Legality
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NMFoil | £1.97 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LPFoil | £2.60 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Delay
Delay from The List Reprints is currently available from around £1.98. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Counter target spell. If the spell is countered this way, exile it with three time counters on it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. If it doesn't have suspend, it gains suspend. (At the beginning of its owner's upkeep, they remove a time counter. When the last is removed, they may play it without paying its mana cost. If it's a creature, it has haste.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Delay worth?
Delay is currently shown on Card Synced from about £1.98 for The List Reprints. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Delay has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Delay legal in Commander?
Delay is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Delay legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Delay on the Reserved List?
No. Delay is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Delay in-game text?
In game, Delay is a Instant with text that starts: "Counter target spell. If the spell is countered this way, exile it with three time counters on it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. If it doesn't have suspend, it gains suspend. (At the beginning of its owner's upkeep, they remove a time counter. When the last is removed, they may play it without paying its mana cost. If it's a creature, it has haste.)".
How popular is Delay in Commander decks?
Delay ranks #1,542 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Delay
This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Delay legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.