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Wizard's Retort
JMP · Jumpstart #198 · Uncommon · released 2020-07-17
{1}{U}{U}
Instant
This spell costs {1} less to cast if you control a Wizard.
Counter target spell.
"The second mage learned to dissipate blasts of lightning. Threat and response: thus did the study of magic progress."
—Naban, dean of iteration
Wizard's Retort is an uncommon blue instant from Jumpstart (2020). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2018 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $1.24 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.31
Format legality
Where you can play Wizard's Retort in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.31 to $1.24 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria at $0.31.
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2018-04-27Once you announce that you’re casting Wizard’s Retort, no player may take other actions until the spell’s been paid for. Notably, players can’t try to raise the spell’s cost by removing your Wizards.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wizard's Retort legal in Commander?
Yes — Wizard's Retort is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Wizard's Retort legal in?
Wizard's Retort is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Wizard's Retort been printed?
Wizard's Retort has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2018 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Wizard's Retort?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria (#75) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Wizard's Retort?
This printing of Wizard's Retort was illustrated by Grzegorz Rutkowski.