
Whim of Volrath
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +23.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #11,365 Down 33 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy TMP #102 nonfoil
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Whim of Volrath Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $10.06, up 9.7% over 7 days, up 23.0% over 30 days, up 26.9% over 90 days.
Whim of Volrath Price History
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Whim of Volrath price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $10.06.
Where to Buy and Sell Whim of Volrath
Every market we track for TMP #102 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
Whim of Volrath in Sealed Products
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Whim of Volrath Printings & Prices
Whim of Volrath has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Whim of Volrath: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TMP #102 | Nonfoil |
Whim of Volrath Rules Text & Legality
Buyback {2} (You may pay an additional {2} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another until end of turn. (For example, you may change "nonred creature" to "nongreen creature" or "plainswalk" to "swampwalk.")
Whim of Volrath 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
Whim of Volrath 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
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.
- Oct 4, 2004
It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
- Oct 4, 2004
It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Whim of Volrath has been reprinted 1 time.
- Oct 14, 1997TempestTMP #102
Whim of Volrath in Commander
Whim of Volrath is the #11,365 most-played card on EDHREC, down 33 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 33 in 30 days
Whim of Volrath FAQ
How much is Whim of Volrath worth?
Whim of Volrath is worth about $10.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Whim of Volrath legal in Commander?
Yes. Whim of Volrath is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Whim of Volrath been reprinted?
Yes. Whim of Volrath has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Whim of Volrath expensive?
Whim of Volrath holds a $10.06 price because supply is limited to a single printing.
What can I play instead of Whim of Volrath?
Cards that fill a similar role include Mind Bend, Sleight of Mind, Magical Hack.





