Stroke of Genius
Commander 2014 · #129

Stroke of Genius

Stroke of Genius is a Rare Instant from Commander 2014 (129) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.40
Cardmarket trend €0.24
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Stroke of Genius suits collectors and players working on Commander 2014 who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Stroke of Genius from Commander 2014?

Stroke of Genius is a Instant in Commander 2014 numbered 129. Mana cost {X}{2}{U}. Color identity: U. Stroke of Genius (129) is a format-relevant Instant in Commander 2014 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Stroke of Genius worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Stroke of Genius. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.40. This printing is from Commander 2014. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2014
Number129
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR€0.24
cardmarket $0.24
Normal $0.40

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Stroke of Genius?

Stroke of Genius is a Rare printing in Commander 2014. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Commander 2014. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Stroke of Genius?

Stroke of Genius lists as Instant. Artist: Stephen Daniele. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2014. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Stroke of Genius (129) is a format-relevant Instant in Commander 2014 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Stroke of Genius is catalogued as Rare Instant in Commander 2014, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.40).
  • Mana cost {X}{2}{U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Stroke of Genius from Commander 2014?

Stroke of Genius is a Rare Instant from Commander 2014 numbered 129 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Stroke of Genius worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Stroke of Genius. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Stroke of Genius?

Stroke of Genius is catalogued as Rare in Commander 2014. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Stroke of Genius legal in Commander or Standard?

Stroke of Genius shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Stroke of Genius near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.