Mages' Contest
~$15.29 low · ~$89.34 high
Red. Instant
Invasion #154 · Illustrated by Bradley Williams
Invasion #154 · Illustrated by Bradley WilliamsWhat is Mages' Contest worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
You and target spell's controller bid life. You start the bidding with a bid of 1. In turn order, each player may top the high bid. The bidding ends if the high bid stands. The high bidder loses life equal to the high bid. If you win the bidding, counter that spell.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Mages' Contest
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #INV-154· 2021Retro Framerare· Cardmarket €9.57 | rare | $18.15 | No foil printing | €9.57 | |
 Invasion inv #154· 2000rare· Cardmarket €6.90 · €36.17 foil | rare | $15.29 | $89.34 | €6.90€36.17 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2000
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #10,862 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Bradley Williams
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