Magical Hack
Magical Hack Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Magical Hack is $2.47 (SLD #2141, Borderless, Foil), and the most expensive is $79.99 (LEB #64). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.92, up 44.1% over 7 days, up 42.5% over 30 days, up 34.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $79.99 (2026).
Magical Hack Printings & Prices
Magical Hack has 12 tracked printings across 11 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Magical Hack: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $480.00 cash for LEA #63; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #63 | Nonfoil | $480.00 | $799.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #64 | Nonfoil | $115.00 | $229.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #360 | Nonfoil | $46.00 | $69.99 | 34% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #63 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | $23.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #64 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $24.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #64 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $13.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #64 | Nonfoil | $5.30 | $9.49 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #65 | Nonfoil | $2.05 | $4.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #101 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #83 | Nonfoil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
Magical Hack Rules Text & Legality
Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "swampwalk" to "plainswalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Magical Hack is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Magical Hack Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
- Oct 4, 2004 Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
- Oct 4, 2004 Changing the text of a spell will not allow you to change the targets of the spell because the targets were chosen when the spell was cast. The text change will (probably) cause it to be countered since the targets will be illegal.
- Oct 4, 2004 If you change the text of a spell which is to become a permanent, the permanent will retain the text change until the effect wears off.
- Oct 4, 2004 It can be used to change a land’s type from one basic land type to another. For example, Forest can be changed to Island so it produces blue mana. It doesn’t change the name of any permanent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Magical Hack has been reprinted 12 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #63 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #360 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2141 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| 5ED #101 | 1997-03-24 | Rare | Standard |
| 4ED #83 | 1995-04-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SUM #65 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #65 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #64 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #64 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #64 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
30A #63 
SLD #2141 
5ED #101 
4ED #83 
SUM #65 
3ED #65 
CEI #64 
CED #64 
2ED #64 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Magical Hack in Commander
Magical Hack is the #22,019 most-played card on EDHREC, down 197 places over the last 30 days.
Magical Hack FAQ
How much is Magical Hack worth?
Magical Hack is worth about $3.92 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $2.74 to $79.99 across 12 tracked printings.
Is Magical Hack legal in Commander?
Yes — Magical Hack is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Magical Hack been reprinted?
Yes — Magical Hack has been reprinted 12 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Magical Hack cheap?
Magical Hack trades at about $3.92 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,019 on EDHREC).