Quick Answer

Curse of Wizardry is a rare Enchantment from DCI (DCI) costing {2}{B}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Curse of Wizardry MTG card

Curse of Wizardry

Enchantment

Card Text

As this enchantment enters, choose a color. Whenever a player casts a spell of the chosen color, that player loses 1 life.

"We must all push through the pain to heal our world." —Ayli, Kamsa cleric

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 DCI DCI 🎨 Karl Kopinski

Market Prices

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$0.47
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$0.59
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â‚Ŧ0.31
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curse of Wizardry? Basics

Curse of Wizardry is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this enchantment enters, choose a color. Whenever a player casts a spell of the chosen color, that player loses 1 life."

How much mana does Curse of Wizardry cost to cast? Basics

Curse of Wizardry 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.

Curse of Wizardry'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.

Curse of Wizardry 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.

Curse of Wizardry's current oracle text is: "As this enchantment enters, choose a color. Whenever a player casts a spell of the chosen color, that player loses 1 life."

What is the current price of Curse of Wizardry? Pricing

Price data for Curse of Wizardry is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Curse of Wizardry? Pricing

You can purchase Curse of Wizardry 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 Curse of Wizardry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Curse of Wizardry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Curse of Wizardry legal in Modern? Legality

Curse of Wizardry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Curse of Wizardry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Curse of Wizardry 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 Curse of Wizardry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Curse of Wizardry in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Curse of Wizardry legal in Legacy? Legality

Curse of Wizardry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Curse of Wizardry legal in Vintage? Legality

Curse of Wizardry 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 Curse of Wizardry legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Curse of Wizardry 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 Curse of Wizardry from? Details

This printing of Curse of Wizardry is from DCI (DCI), with collector number 47.

Curse of Wizardry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Curse of Wizardry's rarity? Details

Curse of Wizardry is a rare card in DCI.

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

Who illustrated Curse of Wizardry? Details

Curse of Wizardry was illustrated by Karl Kopinski.

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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