Magic: The Gathering

Magic Word

Unstable 38 • common

Set: Unstable
Collector number: 38
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Carl Frank
Market price: $0.10

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What it's worth

$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.10 – $0.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an enchantment, this card introduces a unique linguistic layer to gameplay by requiring players to incorporate specific vocabulary into their interactions. Its presence in this set highlights a playful approach to mechanics, turning the standard table talk of a session into an active component of the game itself.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

As this Aura enters, choose a word.

Whisper the chosen word: Tap enchanted creature.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Magic Word was released in 2017 as part of the Unstable set for Magic: The Gathering. As a silver-bordered expansion, the set was designed to explore unconventional mechanics and humor that fall outside the rules of standard tournament play. The card functions as an enchantment that encourages players to interact with the verbal content of the game, embodying the whimsical, rule-bending spirit that defines the Un-sets.

The card features illustration by Carl Frank, whose work for the set leans into the playful and surreal aesthetic of Unstable. Frank aimed to capture the essence of a mysterious, magical command, utilizing a vibrant visual style that complements the set's satirical take on classic fantasy tropes. Upon release, the card was well-received by casual players for its ability to inject laughter and unpredictable social dynamics into home games.

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Magic WordUnsanctioned · #24 · common · 2020$0.12

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About

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