Quick Answer

Wave of Reckoning is a rare Sorcery from C16 (C16) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $20.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wave of Reckoning MTG card

Wave of Reckoning

Sorcery

Card Text

Each creature deals damage to itself equal to its power.

We shall suffer turmoil equal to that which we have wrought, whether in this life or the next.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 C16 C16 🎨 Josh Hass

Market Prices

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$20.07
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$20.99
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€11.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wave of Reckoning? Basics

Wave of Reckoning is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each creature deals damage to itself equal to its power."

How much mana does Wave of Reckoning cost to cast? Basics

Wave of Reckoning has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Wave of Reckoning's mana cost of {4}{W} 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.

Wave of Reckoning has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Wave of Reckoning's current oracle text is: "Each creature deals damage to itself equal to its power."

What is the current price of Wave of Reckoning? Pricing

The current market price for Wave of Reckoning is approximately $20.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €11.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Wave of Reckoning? Pricing

You can purchase Wave of Reckoning 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 Wave of Reckoning legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wave of Reckoning in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wave of Reckoning legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wave of Reckoning in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wave of Reckoning legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wave of Reckoning 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 Wave of Reckoning legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wave of Reckoning in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wave of Reckoning legal in Legacy? Legality

Wave of Reckoning is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wave of Reckoning legal in Vintage? Legality

Wave of Reckoning 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 Wave of Reckoning legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wave of Reckoning 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 Wave of Reckoning from? Details

This printing of Wave of Reckoning is from C16 (C16), with collector number 79.

Wave of Reckoning may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wave of Reckoning's rarity? Details

Wave of Reckoning is a rare card in C16.

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

Who illustrated Wave of Reckoning? Details

Wave of Reckoning was illustrated by Josh Hass.

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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