Quick Answer

Extinction Event is a rare Sorcery from IKO (IKO) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Extinction Event MTG card

Extinction Event

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose odd or even. Exile each creature with mana value of the chosen quality. (Zero is even.)

"Nature is more merciless than any hunter I've ever known." —Zai, nightsquad captain

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Filip Burburan

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.25
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.41
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Cardmarket
€1.35
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Extinction Event? Basics

Extinction Event is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose odd or even. Exile each creature with mana value of the chosen quality. (Zero is even.)"

How much mana does Extinction Event cost to cast? Basics

Extinction Event has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Extinction Event's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Extinction Event has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Extinction Event's current oracle text is: "Choose odd or even. Exile each creature with mana value of the chosen quality. (Zero is even.)"

What is the current price of Extinction Event? Pricing

The current market price for Extinction Event is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Extinction Event? Pricing

You can purchase Extinction Event 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.

Extinction Event normal: $0.25 | foil: $0.47

Is Extinction Event legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Extinction Event in Standard is not available.

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

Is Extinction Event legal in Modern? Legality

Extinction Event is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Extinction Event legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Extinction Event 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 Extinction Event legal in Pioneer? Legality

Extinction Event is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Extinction Event legal in Legacy? Legality

Extinction Event is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Extinction Event legal in Vintage? Legality

Extinction Event 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 Extinction Event legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Extinction Event 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 Extinction Event from? Details

This printing of Extinction Event is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 88.

Extinction Event may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Extinction Event's rarity? Details

Extinction Event is a rare card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Extinction Event? Details

Extinction Event was illustrated by Filip Burburan.

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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