Words of Waste
~$5.54 low · ~$48.60 high
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Black. Enchantment
Onslaught #182 · Illustrated by Jerry Tiritilli
Onslaught #182 · Illustrated by Jerry TiritilliWhat is Words of Waste 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
: The next time you would draw a card this turn, each opponent discards a card instead.
"Terror corrupts order and paralyzes instinct." —*Volume III, The Book of Decay*
Format legality
The only printing of Words of Waste
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Onslaught ons #182· 2002rare· Cardmarket €2.51 · €20.32 foil | rare | $5.54 | $48.60 | €2.51€20.32 foil |
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Where to buy Words of Waste
Graded copies on eBay
Searches for the Onslaught #182 printing.
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Card details
- First printed
- 2002
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #12,865 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Jerry Tiritilli
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Onslaught card (#182).
182
- 182Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
October 4, 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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