Quick Answer

Authority of the Consuls is a rare Enchantment from FIC (FIC) costing {W}. Current price: $3.78 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Authority of the Consuls MTG card

Authority of the Consuls

Enchantment

Card Text

Creatures your opponents control enter tapped. Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you gain 1 life.

"He must be guilty of something or other, or he wouldn't have attempted to flee the Empire." —Yotsuyu goe Brutus

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 FIC FIC 🎨 Julia Vasilyeva

Market Prices

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$3.78
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$6.49
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$9.99
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€4.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Authority of the Consuls? Basics

Authority of the Consuls is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures your opponents control enter tapped. Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Authority of the Consuls cost to cast? Basics

Authority of the Consuls has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Authority of the Consuls's mana cost of {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.

Authority of the Consuls has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Authority of the Consuls's current oracle text is: "Creatures your opponents control enter tapped. Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Authority of the Consuls? Pricing

The current market price for Authority of the Consuls is approximately $3.78 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Authority of the Consuls? Pricing

You can purchase Authority of the Consuls 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.

Is Authority of the Consuls legal in Standard? Legality

Authority of the Consuls is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Authority of the Consuls legal in Modern? Legality

Authority of the Consuls is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Authority of the Consuls legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Authority of the Consuls 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 Authority of the Consuls legal in Pioneer? Legality

Authority of the Consuls is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Authority of the Consuls legal in Legacy? Legality

Authority of the Consuls is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Authority of the Consuls legal in Vintage? Legality

Authority of the Consuls 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 Authority of the Consuls legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Authority of the Consuls in Pauper is not available.

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 Authority of the Consuls from? Details

This printing of Authority of the Consuls is from FIC (FIC), with collector number 232.

Authority of the Consuls may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Authority of the Consuls's rarity? Details

Authority of the Consuls is a rare card in FIC.

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

Who illustrated Authority of the Consuls? Details

Authority of the Consuls was illustrated by Julia Vasilyeva.

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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