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Mages' Contest
INSTANT Rare
Invasion EDHREC #10,774
$15.36
-1.0%
7 days
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Mages' Contest price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $15.36.
Mages' Contest Price Summary
Mages' Contest's current headline price is $15.36.
Mages' Contest Printings & Prices
2 printings
Mages' Contest has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Mages' Contest: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | INV #154 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INV #154 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #INV-154 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #154 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INV #154 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Mages' Contest Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You and target spell's controller bid life. You start the bidding with a bid of 1. In turn order, each player may top the high bid. The bidding ends if the high bid stands. The high bidder loses life equal to the high bid. If you win the bidding, counter that spell.
Mages' Contest 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
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Mages' Contest has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #INV-154 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| INV #154 | 2000-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| INV #154 | 2000-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #INV-154 Mages' Contest in Commander
Mages' Contest is the #10,774 most-played card on EDHREC, down 184 places over the last 30 days.
Mages' Contest FAQ
How much is Mages' Contest worth?
Mages' Contest is worth about $15.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Mages' Contest legal in Commander?
Yes — Mages' Contest is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Mages' Contest been reprinted?
Yes — Mages' Contest has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mages' Contest expensive?
Mages' Contest holds a $15.36 price because supply is limited to two printings.