Heated Argument
Mana cost
Mana value5TypeInstant
Color identity
Red
RarityCommon
SetSecrets of Strixhaven (SOS)
ArtistAleksi Briclot
Price€0.04 · foil €0.13 · $0.09
Heated Argument 

Instant
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.
"I don't want to hurt you, Ajani, but whatever Jace is planning needs to be stopped!"
Legality
CommanderLegalStandardLegalPioneerLegalModernLegalLegacyLegalVintageLegalPauperLegalBrawlLegalOathbreakerLegalHistoricLegalTimelessLegalPenny DreadfulLegal
Rulings
2026-03-20
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.