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Heated Argument
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #118 · Common · released 2026-04-24
{4}{R}
Instant
Heated Argument deals 6 damage to target creature. You may exile a card from your graveyard. If you do, Heated Argument also deals 2 damage to that creature's controller.
"I don't want to hurt you, Ajani, but whatever Jace is planning needs to be stopped!"
Heated Argument is a common red instant from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.07 to $0.18 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.06
USD Foil$0.15
Format legality
Where you can play Heated Argument in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.07 to $0.18 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.07.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 118 | Common | $0.07 | $0.18 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2026-03-20If the target creature is an illegal target as Heated Argument tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't be able to exile any cards from your graveyard, and no player will be dealt damage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Heated Argument legal in Commander?
Yes — Heated Argument is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Heated Argument legal in?
Heated Argument is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Heated Argument been printed?
Heated Argument has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Heated Argument?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#118) at about $0.07.
Who illustrated Heated Argument?
This printing of Heated Argument was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot.