Quick Answer

Wild Magic Surge is a uncommon Instant from CLB (CLB) costing {R}{R}. Current price: $1.4 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wild Magic Surge MTG card

Wild Magic Surge

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target permanent an opponent controls. Its controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a permanent card that shares a card type with that permanent. They put that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of their library in a random order.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Dave Greco

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Market Prices

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$1.40
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$1.85
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$2.49
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$2.99
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€0.81
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€1.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Magic Surge? Basics

Wild Magic Surge is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target permanent an opponent controls. Its controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a permanent card that shares a card type with that permanent. They put that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of their library in a random order."

How much mana does Wild Magic Surge cost to cast? Basics

Wild Magic Surge has a mana cost of {R}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Wild Magic Surge's mana cost of {R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Wild Magic Surge has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Wild Magic Surge's current oracle text is: "Destroy target permanent an opponent controls. Its controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a permanent card that shares a card type with that permanent. They put that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of their library in a random order."

What is the current price of Wild Magic Surge? Pricing

The current market price for Wild Magic Surge is approximately $1.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.85 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.81 EUR.

Where can I buy Wild Magic Surge? Pricing

You can purchase Wild Magic Surge from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Wild Magic Surge normal: $1.4 | foil: $1.85

Is Wild Magic Surge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Magic Surge in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Wild Magic Surge legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Magic Surge in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Wild Magic Surge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wild Magic Surge is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Wild Magic Surge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Magic Surge in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Wild Magic Surge legal in Legacy? Legality

Wild Magic Surge is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Wild Magic Surge legal in Vintage? Legality

Wild Magic Surge is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Wild Magic Surge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Magic Surge in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Wild Magic Surge from? Details

This printing of Wild Magic Surge is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 206.

Wild Magic Surge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wild Magic Surge's rarity? Details

Wild Magic Surge is a uncommon card in CLB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Wild Magic Surge? Details

Wild Magic Surge was illustrated by Dave Greco.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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