Quick Answer

Devout Witness is a common Creature — Human Spellshaper from MMQ (MMQ) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Devout Witness MTG card

Devout Witness

Creature — Human Spellshaper

Card Text

{1}{W}, {T}, Discard a card: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

The Cho-Arrim fought Mercadia's decadence with more than just swords.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Don Hazeltine

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.22
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TCGPlayer
$3.64
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€1.71
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devout Witness? Basics

Devout Witness is a Creature — Human Spellshaper card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}{W}, {T}, Discard a card: Destroy target artifact or enchantment."

How much mana does Devout Witness cost to cast? Basics

Devout Witness has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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 Witness's mana cost of {2}{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 Witness has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Witness's current oracle text is: "{1}{W}, {T}, Discard a card: Destroy target artifact or enchantment."

What is the current price of Devout Witness? Pricing

The current market price for Devout Witness is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.64 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Devout Witness? Pricing

You can purchase Devout Witness 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.

Devout Witness normal: $0.22 | foil: $3.64

Is Devout Witness legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Devout Witness in Standard is not available.

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

Is Devout Witness legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Devout Witness in Modern is not available.

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

Is Devout Witness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Devout Witness 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 Witness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Devout Witness in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Devout Witness legal in Legacy? Legality

Devout Witness is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Devout Witness legal in Vintage? Legality

Devout Witness 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 Witness legal in Pauper? Legality

Devout Witness is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Witness from? Details

This printing of Devout Witness is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 17.

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

What is Devout Witness's rarity? Details

Devout Witness is a common card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Devout Witness? Details

Devout Witness was illustrated by Don Hazeltine.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Devout Witness's power and toughness? Details

Devout Witness is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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