Quick Answer

Answered Prayers is a common Enchantment from MH1 (MH1) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Answered Prayers MTG card

Answered Prayers

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a creature you control enters, you gain 1 life. If this enchantment isn't a creature, it becomes a 3/3 Angel creature with flying in addition to its other types until end of turn.

Angels cannot ignore pious pleas.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 MH1 MH1 🎨 Seb McKinnon

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.88
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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Cardmarket
€0.48
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Answered Prayers? Basics

Answered Prayers is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature you control enters, you gain 1 life. If this enchantment isn't a creature, it becomes a 3/3 Angel creature with flying in addition to its other types until end of turn."

How much mana does Answered Prayers cost to cast? Basics

Answered Prayers has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Answered Prayers's mana cost of {1}{W}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Answered Prayers has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Answered Prayers's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature you control enters, you gain 1 life. If this enchantment isn't a creature, it becomes a 3/3 Angel creature with flying in addition to its other types until end of turn."

What is the current price of Answered Prayers? Pricing

The current market price for Answered Prayers is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.88 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Answered Prayers? Pricing

You can purchase Answered Prayers from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Answered Prayers normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.88

Is Answered Prayers legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Answered Prayers in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Answered Prayers legal in Modern? Legality

Answered Prayers is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Answered Prayers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Answered Prayers is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Answered Prayers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Answered Prayers in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Answered Prayers legal in Legacy? Legality

Answered Prayers is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Answered Prayers legal in Vintage? Legality

Answered Prayers is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Answered Prayers legal in Pauper? Legality

Answered Prayers is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Answered Prayers from? Details

This printing of Answered Prayers is from MH1 (MH1), with collector number 2.

Answered Prayers may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Answered Prayers's rarity? Details

Answered Prayers is a common card in MH1.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Answered Prayers? Details

Answered Prayers was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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