Whim of Volrath
Buyback 2 (You may pay an additional 2 as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another until end of turn. (For example, you may change "nonred creature" to "nongreen creature" or "plainswalk" to "swampwalk.")
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Legality
9 formatsB/R history
Rulings
7- 2004-10-04
Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
- 2004-10-04
Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
- 2004-10-04
It can be used to change a land’s type from one basic land type to another. For example, Forest can be changed to Island so it produces blue mana. It doesn’t change the name of any permanent.
- 2004-10-04
It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
- 2004-10-04
It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
- 2004-10-04
You can’t change proper nouns (i.e. card names) such as “Island Fish Jasconius”.
- 2004-10-04
You choose the words to change on resolution.
Versions
1| Set | No. | Year | Rarity | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMPTempest | MX-50399 | 1997 | Rare | Anthony S. Waters |
In sealed products
Pull odds for signed-in users| Product | Set | Chance | Foil | Expected copies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest Booster Box · Booster box | TMP | Odds free after sign-in | ||
| Tempest Starter Deck · Limited kit | TMP | Odds free after sign-in | ||
| Tempest Booster Pack · Booster pack | TMP | Odds free after sign-in | ||