Wand of Ith

Artifact, 4 (4)
{3}, {T}: Target player reveals a card at random from his or her hand. If it's a land card, that player discards it unless he or she pays 1 life. If it isn't a land card, the player discards it unless he or she pays life equal to its converted mana cost. Play this ability only during your turn.¹
Illus. Quinton Hoover

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• Any X in the mana cost of a spell is zero for purposes of the Wand. [Aahz 1994/08/10]
• The card is picked during resolution of this ability. [D'Angelo 1995/02/01] This gives the player a chance to cast any instant speed spells prior to having a random card selected from their hand.
• Extended tournaments (see Rule 803) have banned this card since 1999/10/01.
• Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.29.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (1/2)	The Dark (Rare)