Words of War
Words of War is a Rare Enchantment from Onslaught (244) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.32 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Words of War suits collectors and players working on Onslaught who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Words of War from Onslaught?
Words of War is a Enchantment in Onslaught numbered 244. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Words of War (244) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Onslaught with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Words of War worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $10.32 for Words of War. Low and high spread runs $10.32 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.48; foil: $10.32; Normal: $0.61. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 244 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Onslaught |
|---|---|
| Number | 244 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $10.32 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.48 |
| cardmarket | $0.48 |
| foil | $10.32 |
| Normal | $0.61 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Words of War?
Words of War is a Rare printing in Onslaught. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 244 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2002.
What are the key details for Words of War?
Words of War lists as Enchantment. Artist: Justin Sweet. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 244 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2002.
Cactaur's take
Words of War (244) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Onslaught with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Words of War is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Onslaught, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $10.32 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.48; foil: $10.32; Normal: $0.61).
- Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Enchantment 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: Use $10.32 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Words of War from Onslaught?
Words of War is a Rare Enchantment from Onslaught numbered 244 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Words of War worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.32 for ungraded Words of War. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Words of War?
Words of War is catalogued as Rare in Onslaught. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Words of War legal in Commander or Standard?
Words of War shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Words of War near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $10.32. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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