Wizard's Retort
Wizard's Retort is a Uncommon Instant from Jumpstart (198) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Wizard's Retort suits collectors and players working on Jumpstart who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Wizard's Retort from Jumpstart?
Wizard's Retort is a Instant in Jumpstart numbered 198. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Wizard's Retort (198) from Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Jumpstart. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Wizard's Retort worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Wizard's Retort. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.20; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Jumpstart. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Jumpstart |
|---|---|
| Number | 198 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.31 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.20 |
| cardmarket | $0.20 |
| Normal | $0.31 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Wizard's Retort?
Wizard's Retort is a Uncommon printing in Jumpstart. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Jumpstart. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2020.
What are the key details for Wizard's Retort?
Wizard's Retort lists as Instant. Artist: Grzegorz Rutkowski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Jumpstart. Collector number 198 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2020.
Cactaur's take
Wizard's Retort (198) from Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Wizard's Retort is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Jumpstart, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.20; Normal: $0.31).
- Mana cost {1}{U}{U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Wizard's Retort from Jumpstart?
Wizard's Retort is a Uncommon Instant from Jumpstart numbered 198 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Wizard's Retort worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Wizard's Retort. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Wizard's Retort?
Wizard's Retort is catalogued as Uncommon in Jumpstart. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Wizard's Retort legal in Commander or Standard?
Wizard's Retort shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Wizard's Retort near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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