Quick Answer

Wheel of Misfortune is a rare Sorcery from CMR (CMR) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $5.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wheel of Misfortune MTG card

Wheel of Misfortune

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player secretly chooses a number 0 or greater, then all players reveal those numbers simultaneously and determine the highest and lowest numbers revealed this way. Wheel of Misfortune deals damage equal to the highest number to each player who chose that number. Each player who didn't choose the lowest number discards their hand, then draws seven cards.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 CMR CMR 🎨 J.P. Targete

Market Prices

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$5.14
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$5.37
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€5.81
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€6.94
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wheel of Misfortune? Basics

Wheel of Misfortune is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player secretly chooses a number 0 or greater, then all players reveal those numbers simultaneously and determine the highest and lowest numbers revealed this way. Wheel of Misfortune deals damage equal to the highest number to each player who chose that number. Each player who didn't choose the lowest number discards their hand, then draws seven cards."

How much mana does Wheel of Misfortune cost to cast? Basics

Wheel of Misfortune has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Wheel of Misfortune's mana cost of {2}{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.

Wheel of Misfortune 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.

Wheel of Misfortune's current oracle text is: "Each player secretly chooses a number 0 or greater, then all players reveal those numbers simultaneously and determine the highest and lowest numbers revealed this way. Wheel of Misfortune deals damage equal to the highest number to each player who chose that number. Each player who didn't choose the lowest number discards their hand, then draws seven cards."

What is the current price of Wheel of Misfortune? Pricing

The current market price for Wheel of Misfortune is approximately $5.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.81 EUR.

Where can I buy Wheel of Misfortune? Pricing

You can purchase Wheel of Misfortune 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.

Wheel of Misfortune normal: $5.14 | foil: $5.37

Is Wheel of Misfortune legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wheel of Misfortune in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wheel of Misfortune legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wheel of Misfortune in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wheel of Misfortune legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wheel of Misfortune 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 Wheel of Misfortune legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wheel of Misfortune in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wheel of Misfortune legal in Legacy? Legality

Wheel of Misfortune is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wheel of Misfortune legal in Vintage? Legality

Wheel of Misfortune 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 Wheel of Misfortune legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wheel of Misfortune 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 Wheel of Misfortune from? Details

This printing of Wheel of Misfortune is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 211.

Wheel of Misfortune may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wheel of Misfortune's rarity? Details

Wheel of Misfortune is a rare card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Wheel of Misfortune? Details

Wheel of Misfortune was illustrated by J.P. Targete.

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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