Quick Answer

Malicious Advice is a common Instant from PLS (PLS) costing {X}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Malicious Advice MTG card

Malicious Advice

Instant

Card Text

Tap X target artifacts, creatures, and/or lands. You lose X life.

"Rule through fear, Darigaaz. Only if the dragons feel terror will they truly be your servants." —Tevesh Szat

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 PLS PLS 🎨 Glen Angus

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.89
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malicious Advice? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Tap X target artifacts, creatures, and/or lands. You lose X life."

How much mana does Malicious Advice cost to cast? Basics

Malicious Advice has a mana cost of {X}{U}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Malicious Advice's mana cost of {X}{U}{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.

Malicious Advice 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.

Malicious Advice's current oracle text is: "Tap X target artifacts, creatures, and/or lands. You lose X life."

What is the current price of Malicious Advice? Pricing

The current market price for Malicious Advice is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Malicious Advice? Pricing

You can purchase Malicious Advice 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.

Malicious Advice normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.49

Is Malicious Advice legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Malicious Advice in Standard is not available.

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

Is Malicious Advice legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Malicious Advice in Modern is not available.

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

Is Malicious Advice legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Malicious Advice 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 Malicious Advice legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Malicious Advice in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Malicious Advice legal in Legacy? Legality

Malicious Advice is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Malicious Advice legal in Vintage? Legality

Malicious Advice 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 Malicious Advice legal in Pauper? Legality

Malicious Advice 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 Malicious Advice from? Details

This printing of Malicious Advice is from PLS (PLS), with collector number 114.

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

What is Malicious Advice's rarity? Details

Malicious Advice is a common card in PLS.

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

Who illustrated Malicious Advice? Details

Malicious Advice was illustrated by Glen Angus.

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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