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Magical Hack Fourth Edition MTG card
4ED #83 · Art by Julie Baroh
4ED set symbol, RareFourth Edition#83Rare

Magical Hack

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Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 4ED #83 nonfoil
$2.79 +0.4% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−1.8%
EDHREC rank
#22,122 Down 43 in 30 days

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Magical Hack Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.79, up 0.4% over 7 days, down 1.8% over 30 days, up 1.8% over 90 days.

Magical Hack Price History

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Magical Hack in Sealed Products

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Magical Hack Printings & Prices

Magical Hack has 12 tracked printings across 11 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.

SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2141
Borderless
4ED set symbol, Rare4ED #83
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3ED set symbol, Rare3ED #65
5ED set symbol, Rare5ED #101
CED set symbol, RareCED #64
2ED set symbol, Rare2ED #64
LEB set symbol, RareLEB #64
30A set symbol, Rare30A #360
Retro Frame
30A set symbol, Rare30A #63
SUM set symbol, RareSUM #65
CEI set symbol, RareCEI #64
LEA set symbol, RareLEA #63

Sell Magical Hack: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomLEA #63Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #64Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #360Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #63Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #64Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #64Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #64Nonfoil
Card Kingdom5ED #101Nonfoil
Card Kingdom3ED #65Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #2141Foil

Magical Hack Rules Text & Legality

Magical Hack

Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "swampwalk" to "plainswalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)

Tired of the view from her cabin window, the wizard snapped her fingers, drew the curtain, and went to bed. In the morning it was perfect.

Magical Hack is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Magical Hack 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

    Changing the text of a spell will not allow you to change the targets of the spell because the targets were chosen when the spell was cast. The text change will (probably) cause it to be countered since the targets will be illegal.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If you change the text of a spell which is to become a permanent, the permanent will retain the text change until the effect wears off.

  • 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Magical Hack has been reprinted 12 times.

  • Dec 1, 19932ED set symbol, RareUnlimited Edition2ED #64
  • Dec 10, 1993CED set symbol, RareCollectors' EditionCED #64
  • Dec 10, 1993CEI set symbol, RareIntl. Collectors' EditionCEI #64
  • Apr 11, 19943ED set symbol, RareRevised Edition3ED #65
  • Jun 21, 1994SUM set symbol, RareSummer Magic / EdgarSUM #65
  • Apr 1, 19954ED set symbol, RareFourth Edition4ED #83
  • Mar 24, 19975ED set symbol, RareFifth Edition5ED #101
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2141
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #360
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #63

Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.

Magical Hack in Commander

Magical Hack is the #22,122 most-played card on EDHREC, down 43 places over the last 30 days.

#22,122 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 43 in 30 days

Magical Hack FAQ

How much is Magical Hack worth?

Magical Hack is worth about $2.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Magical Hack legal in Commander?

Yes. Magical Hack is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Magical Hack been reprinted?

Yes. Magical Hack has been reprinted 12 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Magical Hack cheap?

Magical Hack trades at about $2.79; 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,122 on EDHREC).