Rethink
Prophecy · #42

Rethink

Rethink is a Common Instant from Prophecy (42) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.55 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $2.55
Cardmarket trend €0.21
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Rethink suits collectors and players working on Prophecy who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Rethink from Prophecy?

Rethink is a Instant in Prophecy numbered 42. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Rethink (42) is a format-relevant Instant in Prophecy with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Rethink worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.55 for Rethink. Low and high spread runs $2.55 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.21; foil: $2.55; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetProphecy
Number42
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$2.55
Cardmarket EUR€0.21
cardmarket $0.21
foil $2.55
Normal $0.14

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Rethink?

Rethink is a Common printing in Prophecy. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2000.

What are the key details for Rethink?

Rethink lists as Instant. Artist: Matt Cavotta. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2000.

Cactaur's take

Rethink (42) is a format-relevant Instant in Prophecy with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Rethink is catalogued as Common Instant in Prophecy, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $2.55 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.21; foil: $2.55; Normal: $0.14).
  • Mana cost {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 $2.55 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Rethink from Prophecy?

Rethink is a Common Instant from Prophecy numbered 42 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Rethink worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.55 for ungraded Rethink. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Rethink?

Rethink is catalogued as Common in Prophecy. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Prophecy.

Is Rethink legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Rethink near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.55. 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.