Quick Answer

Wretched Banquet is a common Sorcery from CON (CON) costing {B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wretched Banquet MTG card

Wretched Banquet

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target creature if it has the least power or is tied for least power among creatures on the battlefield.

"The meek inherit nothing." —Sedris, the Traitor King

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 CON CON 🎨 Nils Hamm

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.31
Foil
Buy
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 Wretched Banquet? Basics

Wretched Banquet is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature if it has the least power or is tied for least power among creatures on the battlefield."

How much mana does Wretched Banquet cost to cast? Basics

Wretched Banquet has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Wretched Banquet's mana cost of {B} 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.

Wretched Banquet 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.

Wretched Banquet's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature if it has the least power or is tied for least power among creatures on the battlefield."

What is the current price of Wretched Banquet? Pricing

The current market price for Wretched Banquet is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Wretched Banquet? Pricing

You can purchase Wretched Banquet 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.

Wretched Banquet normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.22

Is Wretched Banquet legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wretched Banquet in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wretched Banquet legal in Modern? Legality

Wretched Banquet is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wretched Banquet legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wretched Banquet 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 Wretched Banquet legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wretched Banquet in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wretched Banquet legal in Legacy? Legality

Wretched Banquet is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wretched Banquet legal in Vintage? Legality

Wretched Banquet 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 Wretched Banquet legal in Pauper? Legality

Wretched Banquet 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 Wretched Banquet from? Details

This printing of Wretched Banquet is from CON (CON), with collector number 56.

Wretched Banquet may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wretched Banquet's rarity? Details

Wretched Banquet is a common card in CON.

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

Who illustrated Wretched Banquet? Details

Wretched Banquet was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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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