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Heated Argument

Red

1 printing listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Heated Argument, Secrets of Strixhaven printing
Secrets of Strixhaven SOS · No. 118 2026-04-24

Card text

{4}{R}
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!"
EDHREC rank #21039 Common Not on the Reserved List
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Standard ✓ Legal
Pioneer ✓ Legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ✓ Legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ✓ Legal
Historic ✓ Legal
Timeless ✓ Legal
Alchemy ✓ Legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ✓ Legal
Penny ✓ Legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

1 ruling · in English, source Scryfall

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.

2026-03-20 · Wizards of the Coast

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