Words of Waste
Words of Waste Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Words of Waste is $5.60 (ONS #182), and the most expensive is $31.89 (ONS #182, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.60, up 0.7% over 7 days, up 4.7% over 30 days, up 7.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.60 (2026).
Words of Waste Printings & Prices
Words of Waste has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Words of Waste: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $20.00 cash for ONS #182 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #182 | Foil | $20.00 | $49.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #182 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #182 | Nonfoil | $6.40 | $10.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #182 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
Words of Waste Rules Text & Legality
{1}: The next time you would draw a card this turn, each opponent discards a card instead.
Words of Waste is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Words of Waste Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If multiple Words have been used prior to drawing a card, then you can choose which one to apply (and use up) each time you draw a card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Words of Waste has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONS #182 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #182 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
ONS #182 Words of Waste in Commander
Words of Waste is the #12,658 most-played card on EDHREC, down 56 places over the last 30 days.
Words of Waste FAQ
How much is Words of Waste worth?
Words of Waste is worth about $5.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $5.60 to $31.89 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Words of Waste legal in Commander?
Yes — Words of Waste is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Words of Waste been reprinted?
Yes — Words of Waste has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Words of Waste expensive?
Words of Waste holds a $5.60 price because supply is limited to a single printing.