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Mages' Contest
INV · Invasion #154 · Rare · released 2000-10-02
{1}{R}{R}
Instant
You and target spell's controller bid life. You start the bidding with a bid of 1. In turn order, each player may top the high bid. The bidding ends if the high bid stands. The high bidder loses life equal to the high bid. If you win the bidding, counter that spell.
Mages' Contest is a rare red instant from Invasion (2000). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2000 to 2021. Recent market prices range from $15.25 to $89.34 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$15.36
USD Foil$89.34
Format legality
Where you can play Mages' Contest 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 (2)
Prices range from $15.25 to $89.34 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Invasion at $15.25.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mages' Contest legal in Commander?
Yes — Mages' Contest is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mages' Contest legal in?
Mages' Contest is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Mages' Contest been printed?
Mages' Contest has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2000 to 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Mages' Contest?
The cheapest printing is Invasion (#154) at about $15.25.
Who illustrated Mages' Contest?
This printing of Mages' Contest was illustrated by Bradley Williams.