Pact of Negation Price

Updated 2026-08-28

Pact of Negation in the Masters 25 printing is a zero-cost counterspell that sees play in Legacy, Modern, and high-power Commander, making its demand base broader than most force-effect counters. The card counters any spell for free and defers the mana cost to the following turn's upkeep, which means it functions as the last line of defense in combo decks that need to protect a winning turn. Masters 25 distribution was generous for a reprint set, but the card has still posted meaningful gains over both the 30-day and 90-day periods. The sustained upward movement across both windows argues for genuine demand rather than a thin-float price event. Any acceleration in Legacy or combo-deck activity in competitive play would provide a direct catalyst, and the Commander audience for tutored protection spells adds an additional floor.