Cornered by Black Mages (FIN #93)
Cornered by Black Mages is a common printing from Final Fantasy (FIN #93), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Smirtouille.
Card text
Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
Create a 0/1 black Wizard creature token with "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this token deals 1 damage to each opponent."
"Kuja called them black mages, dark spawn of the mist."
—The Soulcage
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{B}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Final Fantasy (FIN) |
| Collector number | 93 |
| Artist | Smirtouille |
| Released | 2025-06-13 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.18, foil $0.33 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- June 6, 2025 — The Wizard token's ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.