Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Word of Command is a rare instant from Limited Edition Alpha..
Released August 1993 as part of Limited Edition Alpha (core set). Click through to Limited Edition Alpha for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Word of Command is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Word of Command a good MTG investment?
Word of Command is a rare from Limited Edition Alpha currently at check the page for current pricing. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Word of Command?
Word of Command from Limited Edition Alpha is currently priced on the page. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Word of Command's mana cost?
Word of Command's mana cost (casting cost) is BB ({B}{B}). See Word of Command's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Word of Command?
At current pricing, Word of Command is a rare with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Word of Command?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Word of Command good in Commander (EDH)?
Word of Command is ranked #18824 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Word of Command legal in?
Word of Command is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Word of Command going up or down?
Word of Command has no settled non-foil price yet, so direction is the read that matters. The multi-source chart above pulls TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales for this rare instant as soon as it trades.
Is Word of Command worth buying?
Word of Command has no settled non-foil market price on file yet. When it changes hands, compare 17 sources before buying; fees and condition can move real cost 10 to 15%.
Word of Command reprint risk
Word of Command is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Word of Command price history
SpellBook has tracked Word of Command since its 1993 release in Limited Edition Alpha across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #18824 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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