Quick Answer

Consulate Surveillance is a uncommon Enchantment from KLD (KLD) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Consulate Surveillance MTG card

Consulate Surveillance

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters, you get {E}{E}{E}{E} (four energy counters). Pay {E}{E}: Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you this turn by a source of your choice.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 KLD KLD 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$0.75
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.45
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Consulate Surveillance? Basics

Consulate Surveillance is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters, you get {E}{E}{E}{E} (four energy counters). Pay {E}{E}: Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you this turn by a source of your choice."

How much mana does Consulate Surveillance cost to cast? Basics

Consulate Surveillance has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Consulate Surveillance's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Consulate Surveillance has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Consulate Surveillance's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters, you get {E}{E}{E}{E} (four energy counters). Pay {E}{E}: Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you this turn by a source of your choice."

What is the current price of Consulate Surveillance? Pricing

The current market price for Consulate Surveillance is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.75 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Consulate Surveillance? Pricing

You can purchase Consulate Surveillance 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.

Consulate Surveillance normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.75

Is Consulate Surveillance legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Consulate Surveillance in Standard is not available.

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

Is Consulate Surveillance legal in Modern? Legality

Consulate Surveillance is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Consulate Surveillance legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Consulate Surveillance 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 Consulate Surveillance legal in Pioneer? Legality

Consulate Surveillance is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Consulate Surveillance legal in Legacy? Legality

Consulate Surveillance is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Consulate Surveillance legal in Vintage? Legality

Consulate Surveillance 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 Consulate Surveillance legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Consulate Surveillance 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 Consulate Surveillance from? Details

This printing of Consulate Surveillance is from KLD (KLD), with collector number 10.

Consulate Surveillance may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Consulate Surveillance's rarity? Details

Consulate Surveillance is a uncommon card in KLD.

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

Who illustrated Consulate Surveillance? Details

Consulate Surveillance was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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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