Word of Command
Instant · Rare
Word of Command is currently worth about $49.55 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Look at target opponent's hand and choose a card from it. You control that player until Word of Command finishes resolving. The player plays that card if able. While doing so, the player can activate mana abilities only if they're from lands that player controls and only if mana they produce is spent to activate other mana abilities of lands the player controls and/or to play that card. If the chosen card is cast as a spell, you control the player while that spell is resolving.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1993
- Artist
- Jesper Myrfors
Playability
#18984 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Edition | 137 | Rare | $386.00 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 133 | Rare | $92.00 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 137 | Rare | $66.98 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 137 | Rare | $49.55 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 137 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 103 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 136 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 430 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Unlimited Edition #137 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $386.00 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$386.00 – $386.00 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Word of Command worth?
Word of Command is currently worth about $49.55 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $49.55 to $386.00 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Word of Command printed in?
Word of Command has been printed in 7 sets, including Collectors' Edition, Unlimited Edition, 30th Anniversary Edition, Intl. Collectors' Edition, Limited Edition Beta, Masters Edition IV, and more.
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Is Word of Command legal in Commander?
Yes — Word of Command is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Word of Command legal in Modern?
Word of Command is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Word of Command on the Reserved List?
Yes — Word of Command is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Collectors' Edition · Unlimited Edition · 30th Anniversary Edition · Intl. Collectors' Edition · Limited Edition Beta · Masters Edition IV · Limited Edition Alpha
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