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Impractical Joke
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #119 · Uncommon · released 2026-04-24
{R}
Sorcery
Damage can't be prevented this turn. Impractical Joke deals 3 damage to up to one target creature or planeswalker.
Strixhaven students have a sense of humor. The spirits of the Blood Age do not.
Impractical Joke is an uncommon red sorcery from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.28 to $0.33 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.32
USD Foil$0.28
Format legality
Where you can play Impractical Joke in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.28 to $0.33 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.28.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 119 | Uncommon | $0.28 | $0.33 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2026-03-20Impractical Joke only stops damage from being prevented by effects that specifically use the word "prevent."
- 2026-03-20Protection prevents damage, so protection abilities will be unable to prevent damage during a turn in which Impractical Joke has resolved. However, this won't allow spells or abilities to target permanents they wouldn't ordinarily be able to target because of protection, even if that spell or ability would deal damage to those permanents.
- 2026-03-20You don't have to choose a target for Impractical Joke. However, if you do and the target is illegal as Impractical Joke tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. Damage can still be prevented this turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Impractical Joke legal in Commander?
Yes — Impractical Joke is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Impractical Joke legal in?
Impractical Joke is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Impractical Joke been printed?
Impractical Joke has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Impractical Joke?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#119) at about $0.28.
Who illustrated Impractical Joke?
This printing of Impractical Joke was illustrated by Caroline Gariba.