Magical Hack
| Name | Magical Hack |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "swampwalk" to "plainswalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.) |
| Flavor | Tired of the view from her cabin window, the wizard snapped her fingers, drew the curtain, and went to bed. In the morning it was perfect. |
| Artist | Samuele Bandini |
| Set | Secret Lair Drop #2141 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Magical Hack
Magical Hack, Instant, designed by Julie Baroh first released in Aug, 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 14 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 4.90.
A deck that heavily relies on land types for abilities or strategies, such as a tribal deck focused on a specific land type like Merfolk or Elves, would benefit from using Magical Hack. However, there are better cards like Blood Moon or Prismatic Omen that have a broader impact on the game and are more versatile in disrupting opponents' strategies. Magical Hack could see play in niche decks that specifically need its effect, but it may not be a staple in most competitive decks due to its limited scope.
Rules
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Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
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Changing the text of a spell will not allow you to change the targets of the spell because the targets were chosen when the spell was cast. The text change will (probably) cause it to be countered since the targets will be illegal.
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It can be used to change a land’s type from one basic land type to another. For example, Forest can be changed to Island so it produces blue mana. It doesn’t change the name of any permanent.
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It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
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You choose the words to change on resolution.
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Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Magical Hack
What type of card is Magical Hack?
Magical Hack is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Magical Hack do?
Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "swampwalk" to "plainswalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)
How much does Magical Hack cost?
Magical Hack currently starts at C$ 4.90. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Magical Hack from?
Magical Hack was first released in the set Limited Edition Alpha, illustrated by Julie Baroh.
Is Magical Hack legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Magical Hack can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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