Quick Answer

Call of the Ring is a rare Enchantment from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $1.63 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Call of the Ring MTG card

Call of the Ring

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, the Ring tempts you. Whenever you choose a creature as your Ring-bearer, you may pay 2 life. If you do, draw a card.

"The Ring is mine!"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Anato Finnstark

Market Prices

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$1.63
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TCGPlayer
$4.07
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
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$4.49
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Cardmarket
€2.17
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Cardmarket
€2.94
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Call of the Ring? Basics

Call of the Ring is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, the Ring tempts you. Whenever you choose a creature as your Ring-bearer, you may pay 2 life. If you do, draw a card."

How much mana does Call of the Ring cost to cast? Basics

Call of the Ring has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Call of the Ring's mana cost of {1}{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.

Call of the Ring 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.

Call of the Ring's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, the Ring tempts you. Whenever you choose a creature as your Ring-bearer, you may pay 2 life. If you do, draw a card."

What is the current price of Call of the Ring? Pricing

The current market price for Call of the Ring is approximately $1.63 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Call of the Ring? Pricing

You can purchase Call of the Ring 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.

Call of the Ring normal: $1.63 | foil: $4.07

Is Call of the Ring legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Call of the Ring in Standard is not available.

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

Is Call of the Ring legal in Modern? Legality

Call of the Ring is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Call of the Ring legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Call of the Ring 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 Call of the Ring legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Call of the Ring in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Call of the Ring legal in Legacy? Legality

Call of the Ring is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Call of the Ring legal in Vintage? Legality

Call of the Ring 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 Call of the Ring legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Call of the Ring 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 Call of the Ring from? Details

This printing of Call of the Ring is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 79.

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

What is Call of the Ring's rarity? Details

Call of the Ring is a rare card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Call of the Ring? Details

Call of the Ring was illustrated by Anato Finnstark.

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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