Mages' Contest

Instant

Set

The List (plst)

Rarity

Rare

Mana Cost

Price · Cardmarket trend

€14.29 Cheapest printing: inv €6.69

Artist

Bradley Williams

Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/27/2026. May differ from the actual price.

Oracle Text

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.