Heated Argument

Magic: The GatheringSecrets of Strixhaven#118
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Card type
Instant
Rarity
Common
Indicative price
0.05 € · ★ 0.07 € · 0.06 $ · ★ 0.18 $
Mana value
5
Colour
Red

Card text

Heated Argument deals 6 damage to target creature. You may exile a card from your graveyard. If you do, Heated Argument also deals 2 damage to that creature's controller.

"I don't want to hurt you, Ajani, but whatever Jace is planning needs to be stopped!"

Format legality

  • AlchemyLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • CompetitivebrawlLegal
  • DuelLegal
  • FutureLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • PaupercommanderLegal
  • PennyLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • StandardLegal
  • StandardbrawlLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal

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Printing information

Illustrator
Aleksi Briclot
Card language
English
Release date
2026-04-24

Rulings

If the target creature is an illegal target as Heated Argument tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't be able to exile any cards from your graveyard, and no player will be dealt damage.

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