Quick Answer

Devout Decree is a uncommon Sorcery from FDN (FDN) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Devout Decree MTG card

Devout Decree

Sorcery

Card Text

Exile target creature or planeswalker that's black or red. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)

"It is not punishment. I am simply making things as they should be." —Sephara, Sky's Blade

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Zoltan Boros
Scry

Market Prices

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$0.20
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€0.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devout Decree? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Exile target creature or planeswalker that's black or red. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)"

How much mana does Devout Decree cost to cast? Basics

Devout Decree has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Devout Decree's mana cost of {1}{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.

Devout Decree 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.

Devout Decree's current oracle text is: "Exile target creature or planeswalker that's black or red. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)"

What is the current price of Devout Decree? Pricing

The current market price for Devout Decree is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Devout Decree? Pricing

You can purchase Devout Decree 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 Devout Decree legal in Standard? Legality

Devout Decree is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Devout Decree legal in Modern? Legality

Devout Decree is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Devout Decree legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Devout Decree 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 Devout Decree legal in Pioneer? Legality

Devout Decree is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Devout Decree legal in Legacy? Legality

Devout Decree is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Devout Decree legal in Vintage? Legality

Devout Decree 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 Devout Decree legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Devout Decree 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 Devout Decree from? Details

This printing of Devout Decree is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 571.

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

What is Devout Decree's rarity? Details

Devout Decree is a uncommon card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Devout Decree? Details

Devout Decree was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

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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