Quick Answer

City of Death is a rare Enchantment — Saga from WHO (WHO) costing {2}{G}. Legal in Commander.

City of Death MTG card

City of Death

Enchantment — Saga

Card Text

(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after VI.) I — Create a Treasure token. II, III, IV, V, VI — Create a token that's a copy of target non-Saga token you control.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Miklós Ligeti
Treasure

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is City of Death? Basics

City of Death is a Enchantment — Saga card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after VI.) I — Create a Treasure token. II, III, IV, V, VI — Create a token that's a copy of target non-Saga token you control."

How much mana does City of Death cost to cast? Basics

City of Death has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

City of Death's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

City of Death 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.

City of Death's current oracle text is: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after VI.) I — Create a Treasure token. II, III, IV, V, VI — Create a token that's a copy of target non-Saga token you control."

What is the current price of City of Death? Pricing

Price data for City of Death is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy City of Death? Pricing

You can purchase City of Death 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 City of Death legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for City of Death in Standard is not available.

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

Is City of Death legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for City of Death in Modern is not available.

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

Is City of Death legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

City of Death 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 City of Death legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for City of Death in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is City of Death legal in Legacy? Legality

City of Death is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is City of Death legal in Vintage? Legality

City of Death 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 City of Death legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for City of Death 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 City of Death from? Details

This printing of City of Death is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 704.

City of Death may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is City of Death's rarity? Details

City of Death is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated City of Death? Details

City of Death was illustrated by Miklós Ligeti.

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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