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Greater Good
PRM · Magic Online Promos #51542 · Rare · released 2014-01-17
{2}{G}{G}
Enchantment
Sacrifice a creature: Draw cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power, then discard three cards.
"To examine the causes of life, we must first have recourse to death."
—Mary Shelley, *Frankenstein*
Greater Good is a rare green enchantment from Magic Online Promos (2014). It has been printed 14 times across 11 sets, from 1998 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.54 to $42.75 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Greater Good in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (14)
Prices range from $1.54 to $42.75 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Marvel Super Heroes Commander at $1.54.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga | 257 | Rare | $10.50 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 245★ | Rare | — | $42.75 |
| Ninth Edition | 245 | Rare | $10.64 | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2014 | 2 | Rare | — | $24.28 |
| Magic Online Promos This page | 51542 | Rare | — | — |
| Battlebond | 201 | Rare | $4.54 | $8.74 |
| Double Masters | 170 | Rare | $4.66 | $8.08 |
| Forgotten Realms Commander | 160 | Rare | $4.28 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1087 | Rare | $17.88 | $18.00 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1693 | Rare | $5.68 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 207 | Rare | $2.77 | $18.81 |
| Bloomburrow Commander | 223 | Rare | $3.86 | — |
| Marvel Super Heroes Commander | 380 | Rare | $2.12 | — |
| Marvel Super Heroes Commander | 174 | Rare | $1.54 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2020-08-07Use the sacrificed creature's power as it last existed on the battlefield to determine how many cards you draw.
- 2020-08-07If you don't have three cards in hand when instructed to discard three cards, you discard your hand.
- 2020-08-07You draw and discard cards all while Greater Good's ability is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Greater Good legal in Commander?
Yes — Greater Good is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Greater Good legal in?
Greater Good is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Greater Good been printed?
Greater Good has been printed 14 times across 11 sets, from 1998 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Greater Good?
The cheapest printing is Marvel Super Heroes Commander (#174) at about $1.54.
Who illustrated Greater Good?
This printing of Greater Good was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.