Magic: The Gathering

Words of Wilding

Onslaught 305 • rare

Set: Onslaught
Collector number: 305
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Wayne England
Market price: $2.86

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$2.86market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$2.42 – $2.88 over the tracked period

$2.86Aug 7, 2026

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Why it matters

As a rare enchantment from the 2002 *Onslaught* set, Words of Wilding is celebrated for its unique ability to convert card draw into a steady stream of 2/2 Bear tokens. Collectors often prize this card for its classic Wayne England illustration, which captures the primal nature of the *Magic: The Gathering* wilderness.

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What it does

1 generic mana: The next time you would draw a card this turn, create a 2/2 green Bear creature token instead.

"Instinct is undaunted by terror, unchained by logic. It is the path from which all other paths diverge."— *Volume V, The Book of Life*

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Provenance

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Words of Wilding was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused heavily on tribal themes and creature-centric mechanics, marking a return to the high-fantasy aesthetic that defined the game’s early years. This card belongs to a cycle of five enchantment cards known as the 'Words' cycle, each allowing players to pay one generic mana to replace their next card draw with a specific magical effect.

The artwork was commissioned from Wayne England, a prolific and highly respected illustrator whose style was a staple of the game for nearly two decades. England utilized his signature bold lines and high-contrast, textured approach to depict a druidic figure channeling nature to summon a bear. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile utility piece for green-aligned decks, praised by players for its ability to generate creature tokens at instant speed, thus bypassing conventional sorcery-speed limitations.

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