Name
Heated Argument
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Secrets of Strixhaven
Rarity
Common
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.
Flavor Text
"I don't want to hurt you, Ajani, but whatever Jace is planning needs to be stopped!"
Number
#118
Legal Formats
Alchemy | Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pauper | Pauper Commander | Penny | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(20/03/2026)
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.
Artist
Aleksi Briclot
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