Quick Answer

Wild Swing is a uncommon Sorcery from SHM (SHM) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wild Swing MTG card

Wild Swing

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose three target nonenchantment permanents. Destroy one of them at random.

Though the shaman rarely got what she wanted, she was never disappointed in the result.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 SHM SHM 🎨 Richard Kane Ferguson

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Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.62
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.20
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€0.41
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Swing? Basics

Wild Swing is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose three target nonenchantment permanents. Destroy one of them at random."

How much mana does Wild Swing cost to cast? Basics

Wild Swing has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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 Swing's mana cost of {3}{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 Swing has a mana value of 4.0. 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 Swing's current oracle text is: "Choose three target nonenchantment permanents. Destroy one of them at random."

What is the current price of Wild Swing? Pricing

The current market price for Wild Swing is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.62 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Wild Swing? Pricing

You can purchase Wild Swing 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 Swing normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.62

Is Wild Swing legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Swing in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wild Swing legal in Modern? Legality

Wild Swing is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wild Swing legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wild Swing 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 Swing legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Swing in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wild Swing legal in Legacy? Legality

Wild Swing is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wild Swing legal in Vintage? Legality

Wild Swing 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 Swing legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Swing 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 Swing from? Details

This printing of Wild Swing is from SHM (SHM), with collector number 108.

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

What is Wild Swing's rarity? Details

Wild Swing is a uncommon card in SHM.

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

Who illustrated Wild Swing? Details

Wild Swing was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.

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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