Quick Answer

Words of Wind is a rare Enchantment from ONS (ONS) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $2.65 USD. Legal in Commander.

Words of Wind MTG card

Words of Wind

Enchantment

Card Text

{1}: The next time you would draw a card this turn, each player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand instead.

"Be logical in all things. Do not allow instinct or passion to cloud your mind." —*Volume II, The Book of Insight*

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Eric Peterson

Market Prices

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$2.65
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$29.50
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$4.49
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$24.99
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€1.50
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€16.91
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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 Words of Wind? Basics

Words of Wind is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}: The next time you would draw a card this turn, each player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand instead."

How much mana does Words of Wind cost to cast? Basics

Words of Wind has a mana cost of {2}{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.

Words of Wind's mana cost of {2}{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.

Words of Wind 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.

Words of Wind's current oracle text is: "{1}: The next time you would draw a card this turn, each player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand instead."

What is the current price of Words of Wind? Pricing

The current market price for Words of Wind is approximately $2.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $29.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Words of Wind? Pricing

You can purchase Words of Wind 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.

Words of Wind normal: $2.65 | foil: $29.5

Is Words of Wind legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Words of Wind in Standard is not available.

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

Is Words of Wind legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Words of Wind in Modern is not available.

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

Is Words of Wind legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Words of Wind 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 Words of Wind legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Words of Wind in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Words of Wind legal in Legacy? Legality

Words of Wind is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Words of Wind legal in Vintage? Legality

Words of Wind 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 Words of Wind legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Words of Wind 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 Words of Wind from? Details

This printing of Words of Wind is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 122.

Words of Wind may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Words of Wind's rarity? Details

Words of Wind is a rare card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Words of Wind? Details

Words of Wind was illustrated by Eric Peterson.

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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