Quick Answer

Three Wishes is a rare Instant from VIS (VIS) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $3.71 USD. Legal in Commander.

Three Wishes MTG card

Three Wishes

Instant

Card Text

Exile the top three cards of your library face down. You may look at those cards for as long as they remain exiled. Until your next turn, you may play those cards. At the beginning of your next upkeep, put any of those cards you didn't play into your graveyard.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 VIS VIS 🎨 George Pratt

Market Prices

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$3.71
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Card Kingdom
$2.79
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Cardmarket
€1.58
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Wishes? Basics

Three Wishes is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile the top three cards of your library face down. You may look at those cards for as long as they remain exiled. Until your next turn, you may play those cards. At the beginning of your next upkeep, put any of those cards you didn't play into your graveyard."

How much mana does Three Wishes cost to cast? Basics

Three Wishes has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Three Wishes's mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Three Wishes 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.

Three Wishes's current oracle text is: "Exile the top three cards of your library face down. You may look at those cards for as long as they remain exiled. Until your next turn, you may play those cards. At the beginning of your next upkeep, put any of those cards you didn't play into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Three Wishes? Pricing

The current market price for Three Wishes is approximately $3.71 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.58 EUR.

Where can I buy Three Wishes? Pricing

You can purchase Three Wishes 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 Three Wishes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Three Wishes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Three Wishes legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Three Wishes in Modern is not available.

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

Is Three Wishes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Three Wishes 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 Three Wishes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Three Wishes in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Three Wishes legal in Legacy? Legality

Three Wishes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Three Wishes legal in Vintage? Legality

Three Wishes 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 Three Wishes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Three Wishes 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 Three Wishes from? Details

This printing of Three Wishes is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 45.

Three Wishes may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Three Wishes's rarity? Details

Three Wishes is a rare card in VIS.

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

Who illustrated Three Wishes? Details

Three Wishes was illustrated by George Pratt.

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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