Quick Answer

Decree of Annihilation is a rare Sorcery from PLST (PLST) costing {8}{R}{R}. Current price: $4.01 USD. Legal in Commander.

Decree of Annihilation MTG card

Decree of Annihilation

Sorcery

Card Text

Exile all artifacts, creatures, and lands from the battlefield, all cards from all graveyards, and all cards from all hands. Cycling {5}{R}{R} ({5}{R}{R}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, destroy all lands.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 10.0 PLST PLST 🎨 John Avon
Cycling

Market Prices

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$4.01
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€2.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Decree of Annihilation? Basics

Decree of Annihilation is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile all artifacts, creatures, and lands from the battlefield, all cards from all graveyards, and all cards from all hands. Cycling {5}{R}{R} ({5}{R}{R}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, destroy all lands."

How much mana does Decree of Annihilation cost to cast? Basics

Decree of Annihilation has a mana cost of {8}{R}{R}, which equals 10.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Decree of Annihilation's mana cost of {8}{R}{R} 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.

Decree of Annihilation has a mana value of 10.0. 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.

Decree of Annihilation's current oracle text is: "Exile all artifacts, creatures, and lands from the battlefield, all cards from all graveyards, and all cards from all hands. Cycling {5}{R}{R} ({5}{R}{R}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, destroy all lands."

What is the current price of Decree of Annihilation? Pricing

The current market price for Decree of Annihilation is approximately $4.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Decree of Annihilation? Pricing

You can purchase Decree of Annihilation 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 Decree of Annihilation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Decree of Annihilation in Standard is not available.

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

Is Decree of Annihilation legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Decree of Annihilation in Modern is not available.

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

Is Decree of Annihilation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Decree of Annihilation 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 Decree of Annihilation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Decree of Annihilation in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Decree of Annihilation legal in Legacy? Legality

Decree of Annihilation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Decree of Annihilation legal in Vintage? Legality

Decree of Annihilation 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 Decree of Annihilation legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Decree of Annihilation 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 Decree of Annihilation from? Details

This printing of Decree of Annihilation is from PLST (PLST), with collector number SCG-85.

Decree of Annihilation may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Decree of Annihilation's rarity? Details

Decree of Annihilation is a rare card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Decree of Annihilation? Details

Decree of Annihilation was illustrated by John Avon.

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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