Heated Argument

Secrets of Strixhaven #118

Type: Instant

Mana cost: {4}{R}

Card 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.

Rarity: common

Artist: Aleksi Briclot

""I don't want to hurt you, Ajani, but whatever Jace is planning needs to be stopped!""

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.13 USD · $0.20 USD (Foil) · €0.03 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✓ Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Heated Argument in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Owlin Historian

Creature — Bird Cleric

Heated Argument can exile a card from your graveyard to deal extra damage, triggering Owlin to get +1/+1 for removal and creature growth.

Expressive Firedancer

Creature — Human Sorcerer

Heated Argument triggers Opus on Firedancer, and the 6 damage helps clear blockers so your pumped Firedancer can attack.

Rubble Rouser

Creature — Dwarf Sorcerer

Rubble Rouser exiles cards from your graveyard for mana, and Heated Argument can exile another card for extra damage, creating synergy.

uncommon

Living History

Enchantment

Heated Argument exiling a card from your graveyard triggers Living History to pump your attackers, combining removal with offensive pressure.

rare

Ark of Hunger

Artifact

Heated Argument exiling a card from your graveyard triggers Ark of Hunger to deal damage and gain life, adding value to your removal spell.

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