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Magical Hack
5ED · Fifth Edition #101 · Rare · released 1997-03-24
{U}
Instant
Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "swampwalk" to "plainswalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Magical Hack is a rare blue instant from Fifth Edition (1997). It has been printed 14 times across 13 sets, from 1993 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $2.20 to $81.24 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$3.87
Format legality
Where you can play Magical Hack in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (14)
Prices range from $2.20 to $81.24 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secret Lair Drop at $2.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 63 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 64 | Rare | $81.24 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 64 | Rare | $24.84 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 64 | Rare | — | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 64 | Rare | $8.55 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 65 | Rare | — | — |
| Revised Edition | 65 | Rare | $3.60 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 65 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 83 | Rare | $11.99 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 83 | Rare | $2.84 | — |
| Fifth Edition This page | 101 | Rare | $3.75 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 360 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 63 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2141 | Rare | — | $2.20 |
More from Fifth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (9).
- 2004-10-04Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
- 2004-10-04Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
- 2004-10-04It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
- 2004-10-04It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
- 2004-10-04You choose the words to change on resolution.
- 2004-10-04You can’t change proper nouns (i.e. card names) such as “Island Fish Jasconius”.
- 2004-10-04Changing the text of a spell will not allow you to change the targets of the spell because the targets were chosen when the spell was cast. The text change will (probably) cause it to be countered since the targets will be illegal.
- 2004-10-04If you change the text of a spell which is to become a permanent, the permanent will retain the text change until the effect wears off.
- 2004-10-04It can be used to change a land’s type from one basic land type to another. For example, Forest can be changed to Island so it produces blue mana. It doesn’t change the name of any permanent.
Frequently asked questions
Is Magical Hack legal in Commander?
Yes — Magical Hack is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Magical Hack legal in?
Magical Hack is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Magical Hack been printed?
Magical Hack has been printed 14 times across 13 sets, from 1993 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Magical Hack?
The cheapest printing is Secret Lair Drop (#2141) at about $2.20.
Who illustrated Magical Hack?
This printing of Magical Hack was illustrated by Julie Baroh.