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Patriarch's Bidding
WC03 · World Championship Decks 2003 #we161 · Rare · released 2003-08-06
{3}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Each player chooses a creature type. Each player returns all creature cards of a type chosen this way from their graveyard to the battlefield.
"Family plots are so convenient."
—Cabal Patriarch
Patriarch's Bidding is a rare black sorcery from World Championship Decks 2003 (2003). It has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2002 to 2021. Recent market prices range from $3.39 to $89.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$17.45
Format legality
Where you can play Patriarch's Bidding in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $3.39 to $89.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Horizons 2 at $3.39.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslaught | 161 | Rare | $9.99 | $89.99 |
| World Championship Decks 2003 This page | we161 | Rare | $17.45 | — |
| World Championship Decks 2003 | pk161sb | Rare | $3.63 | — |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 275 | Rare | $3.39 | $7.94 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2021-06-18The player whose turn it is chooses a creature type first, followed by each other player in turn order. Then, all creature cards that have one or more of the chosen types are returned to the battlefield at the same time.
- 2021-06-18Any player may choose a creature type that's already been chosen. Doing so won't affect which creature cards are returned to the battlefield.
- 2021-06-18Each player may choose any creature type, even if they don't have any creature cards of that type in their graveyard.
- 2021-06-18You must choose a creature type, such as Elf or Shaman. You can't choose other card types such as artifact or supertypes such as legendary.
Frequently asked questions
Is Patriarch's Bidding legal in Commander?
Yes — Patriarch's Bidding is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Patriarch's Bidding legal in?
Patriarch's Bidding is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Patriarch's Bidding been printed?
Patriarch's Bidding has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2002 to 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Patriarch's Bidding?
The cheapest printing is Modern Horizons 2 (#275) at about $3.39.
Who illustrated Patriarch's Bidding?
This printing of Patriarch's Bidding was illustrated by Ben Thompson.