Mages' Contest
Instant · Rare
Mages' Contest is currently worth about $15.78 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
You and target spell's controller bid life. You start the bidding with a bid of 1. In turn order, each player may top the high bid. The bidding ends if the high bid stands. The high bidder loses life equal to the high bid. If you win the bidding, counter that spell.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2021
- Artist
- Bradley Williams
Playability
#10580 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
Price intelligence
The List #INV-154 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $18.34 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$17.54 – $18.34 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Mages' Contest worth?
Mages' Contest is currently worth about $15.78 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $15.78 to $89.34 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Mages' Contest printed in?
Mages' Contest has been printed in 2 sets, including The List, Invasion.
Can I buy Mages' Contest on RareWell?
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Is Mages' Contest legal in Commander?
Yes — Mages' Contest is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Mages' Contest legal in Modern?
Mages' Contest is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Mages' Contest on the Reserved List?
No — Mages' Contest is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The List · Invasion
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