Cunning Wish

Instant, 2U (3)

You may choose an instant card you own from outside the game, reveal that card, and put it into your hand. Exile Cunning Wish.

The foolish wish for that which they desire. The cunning wish for that which they require.

Illus. Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

• 10/4/2004: Can't acquire the Ante cards. They are considered still "in the game" as are cards in the library and the graveyard.
• 5/1/2007: The choice is optional.
• 5/1/2007: If you fail to find something, you still exile this.
• 9/16/2007: Can't acquire cards that are phased out.
• 10/1/2009: You can't acquire exiled cards because those cards are still in one of the game's zones.
• 10/1/2009: In a sanctioned event, a card that's "outside the game" is one that's in your sideboard. In an unsanctioned event, you may choose any card from your collection.

• Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
• Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
• Legal in Classic (MTGO)
• Legal in Commander