Whim of Volrath
Whim of Volrath Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Whim of Volrath is $7.93 (TMP #102). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.93, down 5.7% over 7 days, down 1.9% over 30 days, up 16.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.31 (2024).
Whim of Volrath Printings & Prices
Whim of Volrath has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Whim of Volrath: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.50 cash for TMP #102; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 43% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TMP #102 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $14.99 | 43% |
Whim of Volrath Rules Text & Legality
Buyback {2} (You may pay an additional {2} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another until end of turn. (For example, you may change "nonred creature" to "nongreen creature" or "plainswalk" to "swampwalk.")
Whim of Volrath is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Whim of Volrath 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 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.
- Oct 4, 2004 It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
- Oct 4, 2004 It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Whim of Volrath has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMP #102 | 1997-10-14 | Rare | Standard |
TMP #102 Whim of Volrath in Commander
Whim of Volrath is the #11,300 most-played card on EDHREC, down 13 places over the last 30 days.
Whim of Volrath FAQ
How much is Whim of Volrath worth?
Whim of Volrath is worth about $7.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Whim of Volrath legal in Commander?
Yes — Whim of Volrath is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Whim of Volrath been reprinted?
Yes — Whim of Volrath has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Whim of Volrath expensive?
Whim of Volrath holds a $7.93 price because supply is limited to a single printing.