Quick Answer

Damnable Pact is a rare Sorcery from C17 (C17) costing {X}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Damnable Pact MTG card

Damnable Pact

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player draws X cards and loses X life.

"Silumgar's mind is a dark labyrinth, full of grim secrets and subtle traps." —Siara, the Dragon's Mouth

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 C17 C17 🎨 Zack Stella

Market Prices

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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damnable Pact? Basics

Damnable Pact is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player draws X cards and loses X life."

How much mana does Damnable Pact cost to cast? Basics

Damnable Pact has a mana cost of {X}{B}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Damnable Pact's mana cost of {X}{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.

Damnable Pact has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Damnable Pact's current oracle text is: "Target player draws X cards and loses X life."

What is the current price of Damnable Pact? Pricing

The current market price for Damnable Pact is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Damnable Pact? Pricing

You can purchase Damnable Pact 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 Damnable Pact legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Damnable Pact in Standard is not available.

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

Is Damnable Pact legal in Modern? Legality

Damnable Pact is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Damnable Pact legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Damnable Pact 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 Damnable Pact legal in Pioneer? Legality

Damnable Pact is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Damnable Pact legal in Legacy? Legality

Damnable Pact is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Damnable Pact legal in Vintage? Legality

Damnable Pact 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 Damnable Pact legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Damnable Pact 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 Damnable Pact from? Details

This printing of Damnable Pact is from C17 (C17), with collector number 108.

Damnable Pact may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Damnable Pact's rarity? Details

Damnable Pact is a rare card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Damnable Pact? Details

Damnable Pact was illustrated by Zack Stella.

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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