Quick Answer

Wand of Denial is a rare Artifact from 6ED (6ED) costing {2}. Current price: $0.52 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wand of Denial MTG card

Wand of Denial

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Look at the top card of target player's library. If it's a nonland card, you may pay 2 life. If you do, put it into that player's graveyard.

You'll never miss what you never had.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 Steve Luke

Market Prices

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$0.52
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$0.99
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€0.51
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wand of Denial? Basics

Wand of Denial is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Look at the top card of target player's library. If it's a nonland card, you may pay 2 life. If you do, put it into that player's graveyard."

How much mana does Wand of Denial cost to cast? Basics

Wand of Denial has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Wand of Denial's mana cost of {2} 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.

Wand of Denial 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.

Wand of Denial's current oracle text is: "{T}: Look at the top card of target player's library. If it's a nonland card, you may pay 2 life. If you do, put it into that player's graveyard."

What is the current price of Wand of Denial? Pricing

The current market price for Wand of Denial is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Wand of Denial? Pricing

You can purchase Wand of Denial 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 Wand of Denial legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wand of Denial in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wand of Denial legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wand of Denial in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wand of Denial legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wand of Denial 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 Wand of Denial legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wand of Denial in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wand of Denial legal in Legacy? Legality

Wand of Denial is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wand of Denial legal in Vintage? Legality

Wand of Denial 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 Wand of Denial legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wand of Denial 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 Wand of Denial from? Details

This printing of Wand of Denial is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 317.

Wand of Denial may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wand of Denial's rarity? Details

Wand of Denial is a rare card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Wand of Denial? Details

Wand of Denial was illustrated by Steve Luke.

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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