Quick Answer

Court of Locthwain is a rare Enchantment from WOC (WOC) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $3.46 USD. Legal in Commander.

Court of Locthwain MTG card

Court of Locthwain

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters, you become the monarch. At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of target opponent's library. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled, and mana of any type can be spent to cast it. If you're the monarch, until end of turn, you may cast a spell from among cards exiled with this enchantment without paying its mana cost.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 WOC WOC 🎨 Julie Dillon

Market Prices

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$3.46
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$3.26
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$6.49
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$6.99
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€4.45
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€5.63
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 Court of Locthwain? Basics

Court of Locthwain is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters, you become the monarch. At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of target opponent's library. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled, and mana of any type can be spent to cast it. If you're the monarch, until end of turn, you may cast a spell from among cards exiled with this enchantment without paying its mana cost."

How much mana does Court of Locthwain cost to cast? Basics

Court of Locthwain has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Court of Locthwain's mana cost of {2}{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.

Court of Locthwain 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.

Court of Locthwain's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters, you become the monarch. At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of target opponent's library. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled, and mana of any type can be spent to cast it. If you're the monarch, until end of turn, you may cast a spell from among cards exiled with this enchantment without paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of Court of Locthwain? Pricing

The current market price for Court of Locthwain is approximately $3.46 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Court of Locthwain? Pricing

You can purchase Court of Locthwain 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.

Court of Locthwain normal: $3.46 | foil: $3.26

Is Court of Locthwain legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Court of Locthwain in Standard is not available.

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

Is Court of Locthwain legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Court of Locthwain in Modern is not available.

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

Is Court of Locthwain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Court of Locthwain 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 Court of Locthwain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Court of Locthwain in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Court of Locthwain legal in Legacy? Legality

Court of Locthwain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Court of Locthwain legal in Vintage? Legality

Court of Locthwain 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 Court of Locthwain legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Court of Locthwain 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 Court of Locthwain from? Details

This printing of Court of Locthwain is from WOC (WOC), with collector number 23.

Court of Locthwain may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Court of Locthwain's rarity? Details

Court of Locthwain is a rare card in WOC.

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

Who illustrated Court of Locthwain? Details

Court of Locthwain was illustrated by Julie Dillon.

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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