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Mages' Contest — Invasion #154
Mages' Contest is a rare Instant from Invasion (2000), collector number 154, illustrated by Bradley Williams.
Mages' Contest price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- Invasion
- Number
- 154
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Bradley Williams
- Released
- 2 October 2000
What Mages' Contest does
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
Other printings of Mages' Contest
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INV-154 |  Mages' Contest Instant | The List 2021 | Rare | €9.57 |
All 2 Mages' Contest printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Mages' Contest from Invasion worth?
About €6.90 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €36.17 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Mages' Contest are there?
2 English paper printings, from The List to Invasion. The cheapest right now is the Invasion printing.
Is Mages' Contest legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Mages' Contest (Invasion)?
Bradley Williams.
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