Impractical Joke
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#119/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.30
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.59Low $0.35▲ 40.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.30TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.2%30d▲ 7.1%90d▲ 7.1%
90d high
$0.34
90d low
$0.21
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.30
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Up 7.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $0.34.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 10% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Damage can't be prevented this turn. Impractical Joke deals 3 damage to up to one target creature or planeswalker.
Card capabilities
Sorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (3)
wotc20 Mar 2026
Impractical Joke only stops damage from being prevented by effects that specifically use the word "prevent."
wotc20 Mar 2026
Protection prevents damage, so protection abilities will be unable to prevent damage during a turn in which Impractical Joke has resolved. However, this won't allow spells or abilities to target permanents they wouldn't ordinarily be able to target because of protection, even if that spell or ability would deal damage to those permanents.
wotc20 Mar 2026
You don't have to choose a target for Impractical Joke. However, if you do and the target is illegal as Impractical Joke tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. Damage can still be prevented this turn.
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About this card
Impractical Joke
Impractical Joke is a Sorcery, with mana cost {R} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.30 (up 7.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Impractical Joke FAQ
How much is Impractical Joke worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Impractical Joke is $0.30. It is up 7.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.21 to $0.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Impractical Joke?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.30 on TCGplayer.
What set was Impractical Joke first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #119, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Impractical Joke?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.33 versus $0.30 for nonfoil, which is 10% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Impractical Joke legal in Commander?
Yes, Impractical Joke is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Impractical Joke legal in Modern?
Yes, Impractical Joke is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Impractical Joke legal in Standard?
Yes, Impractical Joke is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Impractical Joke do?
Impractical Joke is a Sorcery with mana cost {R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Damage can't be prevented this turn. Impractical Joke deals 3 damage to up to one target creature or planeswalker.".