Quick Answer

City of Solitude is a rare Enchantment from VIS (VIS) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $14.61 USD. Legal in Commander.

City of Solitude MTG card

City of Solitude

Enchantment

Card Text

Players can cast spells and activate abilities only during their own turns.

"My horizon was the arcing petals, my new home resplendent with spires of weeds and pillows of fragrant pollen." —Naimah, Femeref philosopher

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 VIS VIS 🎨 Romas Kukalis

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is City of Solitude? Basics

City of Solitude is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Players can cast spells and activate abilities only during their own turns."

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

City of Solitude 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 Solitude'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 Solitude 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 Solitude's current oracle text is: "Players can cast spells and activate abilities only during their own turns."

What is the current price of City of Solitude? Pricing

The current market price for City of Solitude is approximately $14.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €7.76 EUR.

Where can I buy City of Solitude? Pricing

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

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

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

Is City of Solitude legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

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

City of Solitude 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 Solitude legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for City of Solitude 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 Solitude legal in Legacy? Legality

City of Solitude is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is City of Solitude legal in Vintage? Legality

City of Solitude 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 Solitude legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for City of Solitude 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 Solitude from? Details

This printing of City of Solitude is from VIS (VIS), with collector number 102.

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

What is City of Solitude's rarity? Details

City of Solitude is a rare card in VIS.

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

Who illustrated City of Solitude? Details

City of Solitude was illustrated by Romas Kukalis.

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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