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Paradoxical Outcome is a rare Instant from KLD (KLD) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.54 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Paradoxical Outcome MTG card

Paradoxical Outcome

Instant

Card Text

Return any number of target nonland, nontoken permanents you control to their owners' hands. Draw a card for each card returned to your hand this way.

The results of Rashmi's experimentation forced her to consider the possibility that multitudinous realities existed beyond her own.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 KLD KLD 🎨 Nils Hamm

Market Prices

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$0.54
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TCGPlayer
$2.07
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.54
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€2.03
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradoxical Outcome? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Return any number of target nonland, nontoken permanents you control to their owners' hands. Draw a card for each card returned to your hand this way."

How much mana does Paradoxical Outcome cost to cast? Basics

Paradoxical Outcome has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Paradoxical Outcome's mana cost of {3}{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.

Paradoxical Outcome 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.

Paradoxical Outcome's current oracle text is: "Return any number of target nonland, nontoken permanents you control to their owners' hands. Draw a card for each card returned to your hand this way."

What is the current price of Paradoxical Outcome? Pricing

The current market price for Paradoxical Outcome is approximately $0.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.54 EUR.

Where can I buy Paradoxical Outcome? Pricing

You can purchase Paradoxical Outcome 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.

Paradoxical Outcome normal: $0.54 | foil: $2.07

Is Paradoxical Outcome legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Paradoxical Outcome in Standard is not available.

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

Is Paradoxical Outcome legal in Modern? Legality

Paradoxical Outcome is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Paradoxical Outcome legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Paradoxical Outcome 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 Paradoxical Outcome legal in Pioneer? Legality

Paradoxical Outcome is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Paradoxical Outcome legal in Legacy? Legality

Paradoxical Outcome is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Paradoxical Outcome legal in Vintage? Legality

Paradoxical Outcome 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 Paradoxical Outcome legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Paradoxical Outcome 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 Paradoxical Outcome from? Details

This printing of Paradoxical Outcome is from KLD (KLD), with collector number 60.

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

What is Paradoxical Outcome's rarity? Details

Paradoxical Outcome is a rare card in KLD.

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

Who illustrated Paradoxical Outcome? Details

Paradoxical Outcome was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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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