Wild Evocation
M11Magic 2011/#160/2010Rare
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.99
Cardmarket€0.54
ManaPool$0.51
TCGplayer$1.21
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.50
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.99High $1.99Low $1.49▲ 33.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.2%30d▼ 3.2%90d▲ 4.3%
90d high
$1.34
90d low
$1.16
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.21
Magic 2011
- Down 3.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 10% below its 90 day high of $1.34.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 235% premium over nonfoil.
Find this printing on eBayView on TCGplayerAffiliate. MTGPrices may earn from qualifying eBay and TCGplayer purchases.
Collect
Play
Compare printings (1 priced)
Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player reveals a card at random from their hand. If it's a land card, the player puts it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, the player casts it without paying its mana cost if able.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (5)
wotc15 Aug 2010
If a player reveals a nonland card, but can't cast it due to a lack of legal targets or a play restriction, it simply remains in their hand.
wotc15 Aug 2010
If, as the result of Wild Evocation's ability, a player casts a card "without paying its mana cost," any X in the mana cost will be 0, and that player can't pay any alternative costs (such as Demon of Death's Gate's alternative cost). On the other hand, if the card has optional additional costs (such as kicker or multikicker), the player may pay those.
wotc15 Aug 2010
If a player casts a nonland card revealed with Wild Evocation's ability, it's put on the stack as a spell, then Wild Evocation's ability finishes resolving. The spell will then resolve as normal, after players get a chance to cast spells and activate abilities.
wotc15 Aug 2010
If a player reveals a nonland card, that player must cast that card if it's possible to do so, even if they don't want to. The player casts it as part of the resolution of Wild Evocation's ability. Timing restrictions based on the card's type (such as creature or sorcery) are ignored. Other play restrictions are not (such as "Cast [this card] only during combat").
wotc15 Aug 2010
If casting the revealed card involves paying a mandatory additional cost (such as the one Fling has), the player casting that card must pay that cost if able. If they can't, the card remains uncast in their hand. If the mandatory additional cost includes a mana payment, the situation is more complex. If the player has enough unspent mana to pay the cost, that player must do so. If the player can't possibly pay the cost, the card remains uncast in their hand. However, if the player has the means to produce enough mana to pay the cost, then they have a choice: The player may cast the card, produce mana, and pay the cost. Or the player may choose to activate no mana abilities, thus making the card impossible to cast because the additional mana can't be paid.
Similar cardsOpen Card Finder →
Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type. Never by strategic judgement.
Shares EnchantmentSame colour identity
Shares EnchantmentSame colour identity
Shares EnchantmentSame colour identity
Shares EnchantmentSame colour identity
Shares EnchantmentSame colour identity
Shares EnchantmentSame colour identity
Shares EnchantmentSame colour identity
Shares EnchantmentSame colour identity
About this card
Wild Evocation
Wild Evocation is an Enchantment, with mana cost {5}{R} (mana value 6).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.21 (down 3.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Wild Evocation FAQ
How much is Wild Evocation worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Wild Evocation is $1.21. It is down 3.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.16 to $1.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Wild Evocation?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2011 at $1.21 on TCGplayer.
What set was Wild Evocation first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M11 #160, released 2010-07-16.
Is there a foil version of Wild Evocation?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.05 versus $1.21 for nonfoil, which is 235% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Wild Evocation legal in Commander?
Yes, Wild Evocation is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Wild Evocation legal in Modern?
Yes, Wild Evocation is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Wild Evocation legal in Standard?
Wild Evocation is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Wild Evocation do?
Wild Evocation is an Enchantment with mana cost {5}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player reveals a card at random from their hand. If it's a land card, the player puts it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, the player casts it without paying its mana cost if able.".








