Quick Answer

Role Reversal is a rare Sorcery from PWAR (PWAR) costing {U}{U}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Role Reversal MTG card

Role Reversal

Sorcery

Card Text

Exchange control of two target permanents that share a permanent type.

Uthlon the Wise scandalized sphinx society, hooting the answers to riddles as he rampaged through Tin Street. Grangle, on the other hand, sat for hours, deep in thought, largely ignored by fellow goblins.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 PWAR PWAR 🎨 Mathias Kollros

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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Role Reversal? Basics

Role Reversal is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exchange control of two target permanents that share a permanent type."

How much mana does Role Reversal cost to cast? Basics

Role Reversal has a mana cost of {U}{U}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Role Reversal's mana cost of {U}{U}{R} 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.

Role Reversal has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Role Reversal's current oracle text is: "Exchange control of two target permanents that share a permanent type."

What is the current price of Role Reversal? Pricing

Price data for Role Reversal is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Role Reversal? Pricing

You can purchase Role Reversal 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 Role Reversal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Role Reversal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Role Reversal legal in Modern? Legality

Role Reversal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Role Reversal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Role Reversal 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 Role Reversal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Role Reversal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Role Reversal legal in Legacy? Legality

Role Reversal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Role Reversal legal in Vintage? Legality

Role Reversal 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 Role Reversal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Role Reversal 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 Role Reversal from? Details

This printing of Role Reversal is from PWAR (PWAR), with collector number 214s.

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

What is Role Reversal's rarity? Details

Role Reversal is a rare card in PWAR.

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

Who illustrated Role Reversal? Details

Role Reversal was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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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