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Whims of the Fates Commander 2016 MTG card
C16 #139 · Art by Seb McKinnon
C16 set symbol, RareCommander 2016#139Rare

Whims of the Fates

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · C16 #139 nonfoil
$0.26 +8.3% +$0.02, 7 days
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30 days
+13.0%
EDHREC rank
#14,208 Down 62 in 30 days
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Whims of the Fates Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.26, up 8.3% over 7 days, up 13.0% over 30 days, up 18.2% over 90 days.

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Whims of the Fates Printings & Prices

Whims of the Fates has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

C16 set symbol, RareC16 #139
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Whims of the Fates Rules Text & Legality

Whims of the Fates

Starting with you, each player separates all permanents they control into three piles. Then each player chooses one of their piles at random and sacrifices those permanents. (Piles can be empty.)

Whims of the Fates is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Whims of the Fates Rulings

  • Feb 1, 2014

    If you put all permanents you control into one pile, you’ll have a two-thirds chance of not having to sacrifice any permanents, but a one-third chance of having to sacrifice all of them.

  • Feb 1, 2014

    To choose a pile at random, each pile must have an equal chance of being chosen. There are many ways to do this, including assigning each pile a number and rolling a die.

  • Feb 1, 2014

    You may put Auras or Equipment into one pile and the creatures they were attached to into a different pile.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Whims of the Fates has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Feb 7, 2014BNG set symbol, RareBorn of the GodsBNG #115
  • Feb 7, 2014BNG set symbol, RareBorn of the Gods · foilBNG #115
  • Nov 11, 2016C16 set symbol, RareCommander 2016C16 #139

Whims of the Fates in Commander

Whims of the Fates is the #14,208 most-played card on EDHREC, down 62 places over the last 30 days.

#14,208 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 62 in 30 days

Whims of the Fates FAQ

How much is Whims of the Fates worth?

Whims of the Fates is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Whims of the Fates legal in Commander?

Yes. Whims of the Fates is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Whims of the Fates been reprinted?

Yes. Whims of the Fates has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Whims of the Fates cheap?

Whims of the Fates trades at about $0.26; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,208 on EDHREC).