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Words of War The List MTG card
PLST #ONS-244 · Art by Justin Sweet
PLST set symbol, RareThe List#ONS-244Rare

Words of War

Enchantment
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #ONS-244 nonfoil
$0.37 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
+2.8%
EDHREC rank
#24,442 Down 172 in 30 days
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Words of War Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.37, flat over 7 days, up 2.8% over 30 days, up 12.1% over 90 days.

Words of War Price History

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Words of War Printings & Prices

Words of War has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Words of War Rules Text & Legality

Words of War

{1}: The next time you would draw a card this turn, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target instead.

"Passions can't be shackled by laws or mastered with logic. The choice is freedom or death." —*Volume IV, The Book of Fire*

Words of War is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Words of War Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If multiple Words have been used prior to drawing a card, then you can choose which one to apply (and use up) each time you draw a card.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Words of War has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, RareOnslaughtONS #244
  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, RareOnslaught · foilONS #244
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #ONS-244

Words of War in Commander

Words of War is the #24,442 most-played card on EDHREC, down 172 places over the last 30 days.

#24,442 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 172 in 30 days

Words of War FAQ

How much is Words of War worth?

Words of War is worth about $0.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Words of War legal in Commander?

Yes. Words of War is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Words of War been reprinted?

Yes. Words of War has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Words of War cheap?

Words of War trades at about $0.37; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,442 on EDHREC).