Quick Answer

Pir's Whim is a rare Sorcery from BBD (BBD) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $1.8 USD. Legal in Commander.

Pir's Whim MTG card

Pir's Whim

Sorcery

Card Text

For each player, choose friend or foe. Each friend searches their library for a land card, puts it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffles. Each foe sacrifices an artifact or enchantment of their choice.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Jakub Kasper

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.80
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$9.89
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.70
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Cardmarket
€5.99
Foil
Buy
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 Pir's Whim? Basics

Pir's Whim is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "For each player, choose friend or foe. Each friend searches their library for a land card, puts it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffles. Each foe sacrifices an artifact or enchantment of their choice."

How much mana does Pir's Whim cost to cast? Basics

Pir's Whim has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Pir's Whim's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

Pir's Whim 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.

Pir's Whim's current oracle text is: "For each player, choose friend or foe. Each friend searches their library for a land card, puts it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffles. Each foe sacrifices an artifact or enchantment of their choice."

What is the current price of Pir's Whim? Pricing

The current market price for Pir's Whim is approximately $1.8 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.89 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.7 EUR.

Where can I buy Pir's Whim? Pricing

You can purchase Pir's Whim 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.

Pir's Whim normal: $1.8 | foil: $9.89

Is Pir's Whim legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pir's Whim in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pir's Whim legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Pir's Whim in Modern is not available.

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

Is Pir's Whim legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pir's Whim 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 Pir's Whim legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pir's Whim in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pir's Whim legal in Legacy? Legality

Pir's Whim is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pir's Whim legal in Vintage? Legality

Pir's Whim 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 Pir's Whim legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pir's Whim 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 Pir's Whim from? Details

This printing of Pir's Whim is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 73.

Pir's Whim may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pir's Whim's rarity? Details

Pir's Whim is a rare card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Pir's Whim? Details

Pir's Whim was illustrated by Jakub Kasper.

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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