Quick Answer

Force of Will is a mythic Instant from 2XM (2XM) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $62.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Force of Will MTG card

Force of Will

Instant

Card Text

You may pay 1 life and exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Counter target spell.

"I alone determine my destiny."

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 5.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Terese Nielsen

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$62.10
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TCGPlayer
$82.86
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$74.99
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Card Kingdom
$99.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€53.21
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Cardmarket
€74.94
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Banned
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Force of Will? Basics

Force of Will is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may pay 1 life and exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Counter target spell."

How much mana does Force of Will cost to cast? Basics

Force of Will has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Force of Will's mana cost of {3}{U}{U} 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.

Force of Will has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Force of Will's current oracle text is: "You may pay 1 life and exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Counter target spell."

What is the current price of Force of Will? Pricing

The current market price for Force of Will is approximately $62.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $82.86 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €53.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Force of Will? Pricing

You can purchase Force of Will 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.

Force of Will normal: $62.1 | foil: $82.86

Is Force of Will legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Force of Will in Standard is not available.

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

Is Force of Will legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Force of Will in Modern is not available.

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

Is Force of Will legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Force of Will 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 Force of Will legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Force of Will in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Force of Will legal in Legacy? Legality

Force of Will is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Force of Will legal in Vintage? Legality

Force of Will 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 Force of Will legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Force of Will 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 Force of Will from? Details

This printing of Force of Will is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 51.

Force of Will may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Force of Will's rarity? Details

Force of Will is a mythic card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Force of Will? Details

Force of Will was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

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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