Mages' Contest
Illustrated by Bradley Williams
Card details
- Mana cost
- 3
- Type
- Instant
- Rarity
- Instant
Oracle text
You and target spell’s controller bid life. You start the bidding with a high bid of 1. In turn order, each player may top the high bid. The bidding ends when the high bid stands. The highest bidder loses life equal to the high bid. If you win the bidding, counter that spell.
Mages' Contest price & value
| Condition | Market | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $89.34 | $102.01 |
| Lightly Played | $88.73 | $72.47 |
| Moderately Played | $42.34 | $52.47 |
| Heavily Played | $66.22 | $12.25 |
Snapshot as of 2026-09-11. Live prices & recent sales load below.