Quick Answer

Mind Warp is a uncommon Sorcery from 5ED (5ED) costing {X}{3}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mind Warp MTG card

Mind Warp

Sorcery

Card Text

Look at target player's hand and choose X cards from it. That player discards those cards.

The hardest of wizards can have the softest of minds.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 5ED 5ED 🎨 Liz Danforth

Market Prices

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$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mind Warp? Basics

Mind Warp is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Look at target player's hand and choose X cards from it. That player discards those cards."

How much mana does Mind Warp cost to cast? Basics

Mind Warp has a mana cost of {X}{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.

Mind Warp's mana cost of {X}{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.

Mind Warp 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.

Mind Warp's current oracle text is: "Look at target player's hand and choose X cards from it. That player discards those cards."

What is the current price of Mind Warp? Pricing

The current market price for Mind Warp is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Mind Warp? Pricing

You can purchase Mind Warp 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 Mind Warp legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Warp in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mind Warp legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Warp in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mind Warp legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mind Warp 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 Mind Warp legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Warp in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mind Warp legal in Legacy? Legality

Mind Warp is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mind Warp legal in Vintage? Legality

Mind Warp 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 Mind Warp legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mind Warp 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 Mind Warp from? Details

This printing of Mind Warp is from 5ED (5ED), with collector number 177.

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

What is Mind Warp's rarity? Details

Mind Warp is a uncommon card in 5ED.

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

Who illustrated Mind Warp? Details

Mind Warp was illustrated by Liz Danforth.

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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