Impulse
Instant · Common
Impulse is currently worth about $0.13 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 4 copies.
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Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 1997
- Artist
- Bryan Talbot
Playability
#2588 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
This is not a draw.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
Due to errata, you no longer shuffle your library.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Night Magic 2001 | 11 | Rare | — | $85.13 |
| Visions | 34 | Common | $2.33 | — |
| Beatdown Box Set | 10 | Common | $1.70 | — |
| From the Vault: Twenty | 5 | Mythic | — | $1.19 |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | jk34 | Common | $0.92 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | rb34 | Common | $0.91 | — |
| Dominaria United | 55 | Common | $0.28 | $0.30 |
| Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning | 63 | Common | $0.26 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 287 | Common | $0.25 | $0.39 |
| The List | BBD-119 | Common | $0.21 | — |
| Battlebond | 119 | Common | $0.19 | $1.14 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 56 | Common | $0.16 | $0.31 |
| Game Night: Free-for-All | 30 | Common | $0.13 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 36006 | Common | — | — |
Price intelligence
Friday Night Magic 2001 #11 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $85.13 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$85.13 – $85.13 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Impulse worth?
Impulse is currently worth about $0.13 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.13 to $85.13 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Impulse printed in?
Impulse has been printed in 13 sets, including World Championship Decks 1997, World Championship Decks 1998, Magic Online Promos, Beatdown Box Set, Friday Night Magic 2001, From the Vault: Twenty, and more.
Can I buy Impulse on RareWell?
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Is Impulse legal in Commander?
Yes — Impulse is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Impulse legal in Modern?
Yes — Impulse is legal in Modern.
Is Impulse on the Reserved List?
No — Impulse is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Impulse?
Yes — Impulse has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: World Championship Decks 1997 · World Championship Decks 1998 · Magic Online Promos · Beatdown Box Set · Friday Night Magic 2001 · From the Vault: Twenty · Dominaria Remastered · Dominaria United · Battlebond · Visions · Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning · The List +1 more
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