Quick Answer

Wrecking Ball is a common Instant from CMD (CMD) costing {2}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wrecking Ball MTG card

Wrecking Ball

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target creature or land.

Rakdos festivals almost leave enough rubble in their wake to hide the bodies.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

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$0.10
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wrecking Ball? Basics

Wrecking Ball is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature or land."

How much mana does Wrecking Ball cost to cast? Basics

Wrecking Ball has a mana cost of {2}{B}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Wrecking Ball's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Wrecking Ball has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Wrecking Ball's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature or land."

What is the current price of Wrecking Ball? Pricing

The current market price for Wrecking Ball is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Wrecking Ball? Pricing

You can purchase Wrecking Ball 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 Wrecking Ball legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wrecking Ball in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wrecking Ball legal in Modern? Legality

Wrecking Ball is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wrecking Ball legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wrecking Ball 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 Wrecking Ball legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wrecking Ball in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wrecking Ball legal in Legacy? Legality

Wrecking Ball is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wrecking Ball legal in Vintage? Legality

Wrecking Ball 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 Wrecking Ball legal in Pauper? Legality

Wrecking Ball 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 Wrecking Ball from? Details

This printing of Wrecking Ball is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 238.

Wrecking Ball may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wrecking Ball's rarity? Details

Wrecking Ball is a common card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Wrecking Ball? Details

Wrecking Ball was illustrated by Ron Spears.

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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