Quick Answer

Hellish Rebuke is a rare Instant from AFC (AFC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $4.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hellish Rebuke MTG card

Hellish Rebuke

Instant

Card Text

Until end of turn, permanents your opponents control gain "When this permanent deals damage to the player who cast Hellish Rebuke, sacrifice this permanent. You lose 2 life."

"Then we burn together!"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Heonhwa Choe

Market Prices

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$4.09
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Card Kingdom
$7.49
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€3.75
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hellish Rebuke? Basics

Hellish Rebuke is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, permanents your opponents control gain "When this permanent deals damage to the player who cast Hellish Rebuke, sacrifice this permanent. You lose 2 life.""

How much mana does Hellish Rebuke cost to cast? Basics

Hellish Rebuke has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Hellish Rebuke's mana cost of {2}{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.

Hellish Rebuke 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.

Hellish Rebuke's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, permanents your opponents control gain "When this permanent deals damage to the player who cast Hellish Rebuke, sacrifice this permanent. You lose 2 life.""

What is the current price of Hellish Rebuke? Pricing

The current market price for Hellish Rebuke is approximately $4.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.75 EUR.

Where can I buy Hellish Rebuke? Pricing

You can purchase Hellish Rebuke 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 Hellish Rebuke legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hellish Rebuke in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hellish Rebuke legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hellish Rebuke in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hellish Rebuke legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hellish Rebuke 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 Hellish Rebuke legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hellish Rebuke in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hellish Rebuke legal in Legacy? Legality

Hellish Rebuke is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hellish Rebuke legal in Vintage? Legality

Hellish Rebuke 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 Hellish Rebuke legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hellish Rebuke 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 Hellish Rebuke from? Details

This printing of Hellish Rebuke is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 26.

Hellish Rebuke may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hellish Rebuke's rarity? Details

Hellish Rebuke is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Hellish Rebuke? Details

Hellish Rebuke was illustrated by Heonhwa Choe.

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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