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Words of Waste
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Onslaught EDHREC #12,808
$5.52
+0.9%
7 days
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Words of Waste price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $5.52.
Words of Waste Price Summary
Words of Waste's current headline price is $5.52.
Words of Waste Printings & Prices
1 printings
Words of Waste has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #182 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #182 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #182 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #182 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Words of Waste Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{1}: The next time you would draw a card this turn, each opponent discards a card instead.
""Terror corrupts order and paralyzes instinct."
—*Volume III, The Book of Decay*"
Words of Waste 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
Words of Waste Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
2 printings
Words of Waste has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONS #182 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #182 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
Words of Waste in Commander
Words of Waste is the #12,808 most-played card on EDHREC, down 150 places over the last 30 days.
Words of Waste FAQ
How much is Words of Waste worth?
Words of Waste is worth about $5.52 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Words of Waste legal in Commander?
Yes — Words of Waste is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Words of Waste been reprinted?
Yes — Words of Waste has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Words of Waste expensive?
Words of Waste holds a $5.52 price because supply is limited to a single printing.