Quick Answer

Act on Impulse is a uncommon Sorcery from J22 (J22) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Act on Impulse MTG card

Act on Impulse

Sorcery

Card Text

Exile the top three cards of your library. Until end of turn, you may play those cards. (If you cast a spell this way, you still pay its costs. You can play a land this way only if you have an available land play remaining.)

"You don't want to know what happens after I put on the goggles."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Brad Rigney

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$0.35
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Act on Impulse? Basics

Act on Impulse is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile the top three cards of your library. Until end of turn, you may play those cards. (If you cast a spell this way, you still pay its costs. You can play a land this way only if you have an available land play remaining.)"

How much mana does Act on Impulse cost to cast? Basics

Act on Impulse has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Act on Impulse's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Act on Impulse has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Act on Impulse's current oracle text is: "Exile the top three cards of your library. Until end of turn, you may play those cards. (If you cast a spell this way, you still pay its costs. You can play a land this way only if you have an available land play remaining.)"

What is the current price of Act on Impulse? Pricing

The current market price for Act on Impulse is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Act on Impulse? Pricing

You can purchase Act on Impulse from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Act on Impulse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Act on Impulse in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Act on Impulse legal in Modern? Legality

Act on Impulse is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Act on Impulse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Act on Impulse is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Act on Impulse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Act on Impulse is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Act on Impulse legal in Legacy? Legality

Act on Impulse is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Act on Impulse legal in Vintage? Legality

Act on Impulse is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Act on Impulse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Act on Impulse in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Act on Impulse from? Details

This printing of Act on Impulse is from J22 (J22), with collector number 492.

Act on Impulse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Act on Impulse's rarity? Details

Act on Impulse is a uncommon card in J22.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Act on Impulse? Details

Act on Impulse was illustrated by Brad Rigney.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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