Quick Answer

Jinx is a common Instant from HML (HML) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Commander.

Jinx MTG card

Jinx

Instant

Card Text

Target land becomes the basic land type of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

"What wizards upset, the land soon rights." —Gemma, Willow Priestess

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 HML HML 🎨 Mike Kimble

Market Prices

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$0.25
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jinx? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Target land becomes the basic land type of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep."

How much mana does Jinx cost to cast? Basics

Jinx has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Jinx's mana cost of {1}{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.

Jinx has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Jinx's current oracle text is: "Target land becomes the basic land type of your choice until end of turn. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep."

What is the current price of Jinx? Pricing

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

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Jinx? Pricing

You can purchase Jinx 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 Jinx legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Jinx in Standard is not available.

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

Is Jinx legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Jinx in Modern is not available.

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

Is Jinx legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Jinx 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 Jinx legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Jinx in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Jinx legal in Legacy? Legality

Jinx is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Jinx legal in Vintage? Legality

Jinx 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 Jinx legal in Pauper? Legality

Jinx is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Jinx from? Details

This printing of Jinx is from HML (HML), with collector number 29.

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

What is Jinx's rarity? Details

Jinx is a common card in HML.

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

Who illustrated Jinx? Details

Jinx was illustrated by Mike Kimble.

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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