Quick Answer

Command the Dreadhorde is a rare Sorcery from PWAR (PWAR) costing {4}{B}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Command the Dreadhorde MTG card

Command the Dreadhorde

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose any number of target creature and/or planeswalker cards in graveyards. Command the Dreadhorde deals damage to you equal to the total mana value of those cards. Put them onto the battlefield under your control.

Liliana seized the reins of Bolas's vast army, gritting her teeth behind the Chain Veil.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 PWAR PWAR 🎨 Daarken

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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Command the Dreadhorde? Basics

Command the Dreadhorde is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose any number of target creature and/or planeswalker cards in graveyards. Command the Dreadhorde deals damage to you equal to the total mana value of those cards. Put them onto the battlefield under your control."

How much mana does Command the Dreadhorde cost to cast? Basics

Command the Dreadhorde has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Command the Dreadhorde's mana cost of {4}{B}{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.

Command the Dreadhorde has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Command the Dreadhorde's current oracle text is: "Choose any number of target creature and/or planeswalker cards in graveyards. Command the Dreadhorde deals damage to you equal to the total mana value of those cards. Put them onto the battlefield under your control."

What is the current price of Command the Dreadhorde? Pricing

Price data for Command the Dreadhorde is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Command the Dreadhorde? Pricing

You can purchase Command the Dreadhorde 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 Command the Dreadhorde legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Command the Dreadhorde in Standard is not available.

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

Is Command the Dreadhorde legal in Modern? Legality

Command the Dreadhorde is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Command the Dreadhorde legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Command the Dreadhorde 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 Command the Dreadhorde legal in Pioneer? Legality

Command the Dreadhorde is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Command the Dreadhorde legal in Legacy? Legality

Command the Dreadhorde is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Command the Dreadhorde legal in Vintage? Legality

Command the Dreadhorde 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 Command the Dreadhorde legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Command the Dreadhorde 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 Command the Dreadhorde from? Details

This printing of Command the Dreadhorde is from PWAR (PWAR), with collector number 82s.

Command the Dreadhorde may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Command the Dreadhorde's rarity? Details

Command the Dreadhorde is a rare card in PWAR.

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

Who illustrated Command the Dreadhorde? Details

Command the Dreadhorde was illustrated by Daarken.

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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