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Whim of Volrath
TMP · Tempest #102 · Rare · released 1997-10-14
{U}
Instant
Buyback {2} (You may pay an additional {2} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another until end of turn. (For example, you may change "nonred creature" to "nongreen creature" or "plainswalk" to "swampwalk.")
Whim of Volrath is a rare blue instant from Tempest (1997). Its recent market price is about $8.19. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$7.98
Format legality
Where you can play Whim of Volrath 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
Prices range from $8.19 to $8.19 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tempest at $8.19.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest This page | 102 | Rare | $8.19 | — |
More from Tempest
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (7).
- 2004-10-04Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
- 2004-10-04It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
- 2004-10-04Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
- 2004-10-04It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
- 2004-10-04You choose the words to change on resolution.
- 2004-10-04You can’t change proper nouns (i.e. card names) such as “Island Fish Jasconius”.
- 2004-10-04It can be used to change a land’s type from one basic land type to another. For example, Forest can be changed to Island so it produces blue mana. It doesn’t change the name of any permanent.
Frequently asked questions
Is Whim of Volrath legal in Commander?
Yes — Whim of Volrath is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Whim of Volrath legal in?
Whim of Volrath is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Whim of Volrath been printed?
Whim of Volrath has a single printing, released in 1997.
What is the cheapest printing of Whim of Volrath?
The cheapest printing is Tempest (#102) at about $8.19.
Who illustrated Whim of Volrath?
This printing of Whim of Volrath was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.