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Promise of Power
MRD · Mirrodin #74 · Rare · released 2003-10-02
{2}{B}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Choose one —
• You draw five cards and you lose 5 life.
• Create an X/X black Demon creature token with flying, where X is the number of cards in your hand.
Entwine {4} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Promise of Power is a rare black sorcery from Mirrodin (2003). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2003 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.50 to $3.86 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.58
USD Foil$8.93
Format legality
Where you can play Promise of Power in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.50 to $3.86 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2014 at $0.50.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin This page | 74 | Rare | $0.57 | $3.73 |
| Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic | 54 | Rare | $0.65 | — |
| Commander 2014 | 157 | Rare | $0.50 | — |
| Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic | 54 | Rare | $0.60 | — |
| The List | DDC-54 | Rare | $3.86 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2004-12-01The power and toughness of the Demon token are set when Promise of Power resolves. They’re unaffected if the number of cards in your hand changes later.
- 2004-12-01If you pay the entwine cost, you draw five cards, then lose five life, then put the Demon token onto the battlefield. The five cards you draw count toward the Demon’s power and toughness.
- 2004-10-04The power/toughness of the token is set when this spell resolves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Promise of Power legal in Commander?
Yes — Promise of Power is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Promise of Power legal in?
Promise of Power is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Promise of Power been printed?
Promise of Power has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2003 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Promise of Power?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2014 (#157) at about $0.50.
Who illustrated Promise of Power?
This printing of Promise of Power was illustrated by Kev Walker.