Wizard's Retort
Wizard's Retort Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Wizard's Retort is $0.28 (JMP #198), and the most expensive is $1.24 (DOM #75, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, up 3.7% over 7 days, down 3.5% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.32 (2026).
Wizard's Retort Printings & Prices
Wizard's Retort has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Wizard's Retort: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.50 cash for DOM #75 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DOM #75 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DOM-75 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #198 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | DOM #75 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
Wizard's Retort Rules Text & Legality
This spell costs {1} less to cast if you control a Wizard.
Counter target spell.
Wizard's Retort is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Wizard's Retort Rulings
- Apr 27, 2018 Once you announce that you’re casting Wizard’s Retort, no player may take other actions until the spell’s been paid for. Notably, players can’t try to raise the spell’s cost by removing your Wizards.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Wizard's Retort has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DOM-75 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JMP #198 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DOM #75 | 2018-04-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DOM #75 | 2018-04-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #DOM-75 
JMP #198 
DOM #75 Wizard's Retort in Commander
Wizard's Retort is the #4,750 most-played card on EDHREC, down 31 places over the last 30 days.
Wizard's Retort FAQ
How much is Wizard's Retort worth?
Wizard's Retort is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $1.24 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Wizard's Retort legal in Commander?
Yes — Wizard's Retort is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Wizard's Retort been reprinted?
Yes — Wizard's Retort has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wizard's Retort cheap?
Wizard's Retort trades at about $0.28 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.