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Punish Ignorance
ALA · Shards of Alara #183 · Rare · released 2008-10-03
{W}{U}{U}{B}
Instant
Counter target spell. Its controller loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.
"Amateurish. Nearsighted. A waste of my time and everyone else's."
—Indra, nullmage of Vectis
Punish Ignorance is a rare multicolored instant from Shards of Alara (2008). Recent market prices range from $0.28 to $1.45 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.25
USD Foil$1.45
Format legality
Where you can play Punish Ignorance in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.28 to $1.45 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Shards of Alara at $0.28.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 183 | Rare | $0.28 | $1.45 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2008-10-01You may target a spell that “can’t be countered” with Punish Ignorance. If you do, the first part of Punish Ignorance’s effect won’t do anything, but the life-loss and life-gain effects will still work.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punish Ignorance legal in Commander?
Yes — Punish Ignorance is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Punish Ignorance legal in?
Punish Ignorance is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Punish Ignorance been printed?
Punish Ignorance has a single printing, released in 2008.
What is the cheapest printing of Punish Ignorance?
The cheapest printing is Shards of Alara (#183) at about $0.28.
Who illustrated Punish Ignorance?
This printing of Punish Ignorance was illustrated by Shelly Wan.