Words of War
ONSOnslaught/#244/2002Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.47
ManaPool$0.26
TCGplayer$0.61
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.06
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.12 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.79Low $0.49▼ 38.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.61TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 3.2%90d▲ 3.4%
90d high
$0.67
90d low
$0.59
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.37
The List
- Down 3.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.67.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1636% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
: The next time you would draw a card this turn, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target instead.
Card capabilities
Card drawEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
If multiple Words have been used prior to drawing a card, then you can choose which one to apply (and use up) each time you draw a card.
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Shares Card draw, EnchantmentMV 4 vs 3
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About this card
Words of War
Words of War is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{R} (mana value 3). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.61 (down 3.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Words of War FAQ
How much is Words of War worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Words of War is $0.61. It is down 3.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.59 to $0.67.
What is the cheapest printing of Words of War?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.37 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Words of War?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Onslaught at $0.61 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Words of War are there?
Words of War has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Words of War first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ONS #244, released 2002-10-07.
What is the newest printing of Words of War?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #ONS-244, released 2022-11-18.
Is there a foil version of Words of War?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $10.59 versus $0.61 for nonfoil, which is 1636% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Words of War legal in Commander?
Yes, Words of War is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.