Heated Argument
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#118/2026Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.08
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.1%30d▲ 14.3%90d▼ 33.3%
90d high
$0.12
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.08
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Up 14.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $0.12.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 100% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Heated Argument deals 6 damage to target creature. You may exile a card from your graveyard. If you do, Heated Argument also deals 2 damage to that creature's controller.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
If the target creature is an illegal target as Heated Argument tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't be able to exile any cards from your graveyard, and no player will be dealt damage.
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About this card
Heated Argument
Heated Argument is an Instant, with mana cost {4}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.08 (up 14.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Heated Argument FAQ
How much is Heated Argument worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Heated Argument is $0.08. It is up 14.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.12.
What is the cheapest printing of Heated Argument?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.08 on TCGplayer.
What set was Heated Argument first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #118, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Heated Argument?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.16 versus $0.08 for nonfoil, which is 100% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Heated Argument legal in Commander?
Yes, Heated Argument is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Heated Argument legal in Modern?
Yes, Heated Argument is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Heated Argument legal in Standard?
Yes, Heated Argument is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Heated Argument do?
Heated Argument is an Instant with mana cost {4}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Heated Argument deals 6 damage to target creature. You may exile a card from your graveyard. If you do, Heated Argument also deals 2 damage to that creature's controller.".