Quick Answer

Specter's Wail is a common Sorcery from MMQ (MMQ) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Specter's Wail MTG card

Specter's Wail

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player discards a card at random.

As he gritted his teeth to focus through the pain, Tahngarth glanced at Takara. She seemed completely unaffected.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Randy Gallegos

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.90
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€1.60
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Specter's Wail? Basics

Specter's Wail is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player discards a card at random."

How much mana does Specter's Wail cost to cast? Basics

Specter's Wail has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Specter's Wail's mana cost of {1}{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.

Specter's Wail 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.

Specter's Wail's current oracle text is: "Target player discards a card at random."

What is the current price of Specter's Wail? Pricing

The current market price for Specter's Wail is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.9 USD.

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

Where can I buy Specter's Wail? Pricing

You can purchase Specter's Wail 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.

Specter's Wail normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.9

Is Specter's Wail legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Specter's Wail in Standard is not available.

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

Is Specter's Wail legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Specter's Wail in Modern is not available.

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

Is Specter's Wail legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Specter's Wail 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 Specter's Wail legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Specter's Wail in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Specter's Wail legal in Legacy? Legality

Specter's Wail is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Specter's Wail legal in Vintage? Legality

Specter's Wail 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 Specter's Wail legal in Pauper? Legality

Specter's Wail 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 Specter's Wail from? Details

This printing of Specter's Wail is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 164.

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

What is Specter's Wail's rarity? Details

Specter's Wail is a common card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Specter's Wail? Details

Specter's Wail was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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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