Quick Answer

Blot Out the Sky is a mythic Sorcery from PRM (PRM) costing {X}{W}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blot Out the Sky MTG card

Blot Out the Sky

Sorcery

Card Text

Create X tapped 2/1 white and black Inkling creature tokens with flying. If X is 6 or more, destroy all noncreature, nonland permanents.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 2.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Olena Richards

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blot Out the Sky? Basics

Blot Out the Sky is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create X tapped 2/1 white and black Inkling creature tokens with flying. If X is 6 or more, destroy all noncreature, nonland permanents."

How much mana does Blot Out the Sky cost to cast? Basics

Blot Out the Sky has a mana cost of {X}{W}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Blot Out the Sky's mana cost of {X}{W}{B} 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.

Blot Out the Sky has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Blot Out the Sky's current oracle text is: "Create X tapped 2/1 white and black Inkling creature tokens with flying. If X is 6 or more, destroy all noncreature, nonland permanents."

What is the current price of Blot Out the Sky? Pricing

Price data for Blot Out the Sky is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Blot Out the Sky? Pricing

You can purchase Blot Out the Sky 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 Blot Out the Sky legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blot Out the Sky in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blot Out the Sky legal in Modern? Legality

Blot Out the Sky is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blot Out the Sky legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blot Out the Sky 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 Blot Out the Sky legal in Pioneer? Legality

Blot Out the Sky is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Blot Out the Sky legal in Legacy? Legality

Blot Out the Sky is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blot Out the Sky legal in Vintage? Legality

Blot Out the Sky 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 Blot Out the Sky legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blot Out the Sky 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 Blot Out the Sky from? Details

This printing of Blot Out the Sky is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 90266.

Blot Out the Sky may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blot Out the Sky's rarity? Details

Blot Out the Sky is a mythic card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Blot Out the Sky? Details

Blot Out the Sky was illustrated by Olena Richards.

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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