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Cunning Wish
INSTANT Rare
Mystery Booster 2 EDHREC #28,518
$0.66
-2.9%
7 days
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Cunning Wish price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.66.
Cunning Wish Price Summary
Cunning Wish's current headline price is $0.66.
Cunning Wish Printings & Prices
5 printings
Cunning Wish has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including judge promo treatments.
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Sell Cunning Wish: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | JUD #37 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #37 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JUD #37 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | G07 #2 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #159 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MB2 #159 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #37 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #159 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | JUD #37 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JUD #37 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cunning Wish Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You may reveal an instant card you own from outside the game and put it into your hand. Exile Cunning Wish.
"He wished for knowledge, but not for the will to apply it."
Cunning Wish is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Cunning Wish Rulings
4 most recent
- Oct 1, 2009 In a sanctioned event, a card that's "outside the game" is one that's in your sideboard. In an unsanctioned event, you may choose any card from your collection.
- Oct 1, 2009 You can't acquire exiled cards because those cards are still in one of the game's zones.
- Sep 16, 2007 Can't acquire cards that are phased out.
- Oct 4, 2004 Can't acquire the Ante cards. They are considered still "in the game" as are cards in the library and the graveyard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Cunning Wish has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #159 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MB2 #159 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | — |
| G07 #2 | 2007-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo | — |
| WC03 #dz37 | 2003-08-06 | Rare | Standard | — |
| WC02 #cr37 | 2002-12-01 | Rare | Standard | — |
| JUD #37 | 2002-05-27 | Rare | Standard | — |
| JUD #37 | 2002-05-27 | Rare | Standard | — |
G07 #2 
WC03 #dz37 
WC02 #cr37 
JUD #37 Cunning Wish in Commander
Cunning Wish is the #28,518 most-played card on EDHREC, down 386 places over the last 30 days.
Cunning Wish FAQ
How much is Cunning Wish worth?
Cunning Wish is worth about $0.66 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Cunning Wish legal in Commander?
Yes — Cunning Wish is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cunning Wish been reprinted?
Yes — Cunning Wish has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cunning Wish cheap?
Cunning Wish trades at about $0.66 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,518 on EDHREC).