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Dictate of Erebos
JOU · Journey into Nyx #65 · Rare · released 2014-05-02
{3}{B}{B}
Enchantment
Flash
Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"I take no pleasure in your suffering, but it is necessary. Once you accept your fate you'll find eternity more tolerable."
Dictate of Erebos is a rare black enchantment from Journey into Nyx (2014). It has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2014 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $14.42 to $36.77 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$18.10
USD Foil$29.87
Format legality
Where you can play Dictate of Erebos in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $14.42 to $36.77 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secret Lair Drop at $14.42.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey into Nyx This page | 65 | Rare | $16.66 | $29.70 |
| The List | JOU-65 | Rare | $16.84 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1713 | Rare | $36.77 | — |
| Pioneer Masters | 91 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2204 | Rare | $14.42 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2014-04-26When the triggered ability resolves, first the player whose turn it is (if that player is an opponent) chooses which creature they will sacrifice, then each other opponent in turn order does the same, then all chosen creatures are sacrificed at the same time.
- 2014-04-26None of the opponents are targeted. An opponent with hexproof would still sacrifice a creature.
- 2014-04-26If multiple creatures you control die at the same time, Dictate of Erebos's triggered ability will trigger that many times.
- 2014-04-26If you control more than one Dictate of Erebos and a creature you control dies, each of the triggered abilities will trigger. Each opponent will sacrifice a creature each time one of those abilities resolves.
- 2014-04-26If you and an opponent each control a Dictate of Erebos and a creature dies, a chain reaction happens. First the ability of one player's Dictate of Erebos will trigger, causing each opponent to sacrifice a creature. That sacrifice causes the ability of the other player's Dictate of Erebos to trigger, and so on.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dictate of Erebos legal in Commander?
Yes — Dictate of Erebos is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Dictate of Erebos legal in?
Dictate of Erebos is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Dictate of Erebos been printed?
Dictate of Erebos has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2014 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Dictate of Erebos?
The cheapest printing is Secret Lair Drop (#2204) at about $14.42.
Who illustrated Dictate of Erebos?
This printing of Dictate of Erebos was illustrated by Michael C. Hayes.