Quick Answer

Word of Undoing is a common Instant from ICE (ICE) costing {U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Word of Undoing MTG card

Word of Undoing

Instant

Card Text

Return target creature and all white Auras you own attached to it to their owners' hands.

"It was in Urza's journals that I finally found the secret at the core of the summonings." —Journal, author unknown

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Christopher Rush

Market Prices

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$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Word of Undoing? Basics

Word of Undoing is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target creature and all white Auras you own attached to it to their owners' hands."

How much mana does Word of Undoing cost to cast? Basics

Word of Undoing has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Word of Undoing's mana cost of {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.

Word of Undoing has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Word of Undoing's current oracle text is: "Return target creature and all white Auras you own attached to it to their owners' hands."

What is the current price of Word of Undoing? Pricing

The current market price for Word of Undoing is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Word of Undoing? Pricing

You can purchase Word of Undoing 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 Word of Undoing legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Word of Undoing in Standard is not available.

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

Is Word of Undoing legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Word of Undoing in Modern is not available.

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

Is Word of Undoing legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Word of Undoing 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 Word of Undoing legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Word of Undoing in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Word of Undoing legal in Legacy? Legality

Word of Undoing is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Word of Undoing legal in Vintage? Legality

Word of Undoing 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 Word of Undoing legal in Pauper? Legality

Word of Undoing 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 Word of Undoing from? Details

This printing of Word of Undoing is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 108.

Word of Undoing may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Word of Undoing's rarity? Details

Word of Undoing is a common card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Word of Undoing? Details

Word of Undoing was illustrated by Christopher Rush.

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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