Quick Answer

Divine Retribution is a rare Instant from MIR (MIR) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Commander.

Divine Retribution MTG card

Divine Retribution

Instant

Card Text

Divine Retribution deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of attacking creatures.

"To the undiscerning eye, justice and vengeance can look the same." —Rashida Scalebane

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Charles Gillespie

Market Prices

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$0.70
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$0.59
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€0.53
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Divine Retribution? Basics

Divine Retribution is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Divine Retribution deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of attacking creatures."

How much mana does Divine Retribution cost to cast? Basics

Divine Retribution 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.

Divine Retribution'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.

Divine Retribution 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.

Divine Retribution's current oracle text is: "Divine Retribution deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of attacking creatures."

What is the current price of Divine Retribution? Pricing

The current market price for Divine Retribution is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Divine Retribution? Pricing

You can purchase Divine Retribution 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 Divine Retribution legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Divine Retribution in Standard is not available.

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

Is Divine Retribution legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Divine Retribution in Modern is not available.

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

Is Divine Retribution legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Divine Retribution 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 Divine Retribution legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Divine Retribution in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Divine Retribution legal in Legacy? Legality

Divine Retribution is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Divine Retribution legal in Vintage? Legality

Divine Retribution 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 Divine Retribution legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Divine Retribution 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 Divine Retribution from? Details

This printing of Divine Retribution is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 12.

Divine Retribution may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Divine Retribution's rarity? Details

Divine Retribution is a rare card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Divine Retribution? Details

Divine Retribution was illustrated by Charles Gillespie.

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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