Quick Answer

Door of Destinies is a rare Artifact from C17 (C17) costing {4}. Current price: $9.35 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Door of Destinies MTG card

Door of Destinies

Artifact

Card Text

As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Whenever you cast a spell of the chosen type, put a charge counter on this artifact. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1 for each charge counter on this artifact.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 C17 C17 🎨 Larry MacDougall

Market Prices

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$9.35
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$12.99
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€6.28
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€5.00
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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
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Door of Destinies? Basics

Door of Destinies is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Whenever you cast a spell of the chosen type, put a charge counter on this artifact. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1 for each charge counter on this artifact."

How much mana does Door of Destinies cost to cast? Basics

Door of Destinies has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Door of Destinies's mana cost of {4} 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.

Door of Destinies has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Door of Destinies's current oracle text is: "As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Whenever you cast a spell of the chosen type, put a charge counter on this artifact. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1 for each charge counter on this artifact."

What is the current price of Door of Destinies? Pricing

The current market price for Door of Destinies is approximately $9.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €6.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Door of Destinies? Pricing

You can purchase Door of Destinies 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 Door of Destinies legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Door of Destinies in Standard is not available.

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

Is Door of Destinies legal in Modern? Legality

Door of Destinies is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Door of Destinies legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Door of Destinies 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 Door of Destinies legal in Pioneer? Legality

Door of Destinies is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Door of Destinies legal in Legacy? Legality

Door of Destinies is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Door of Destinies legal in Vintage? Legality

Door of Destinies 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 Door of Destinies legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Door of Destinies 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 Door of Destinies from? Details

This printing of Door of Destinies is from C17 (C17), with collector number 208.

Door of Destinies may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Door of Destinies's rarity? Details

Door of Destinies 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 Door of Destinies? Details

Door of Destinies was illustrated by Larry MacDougall.

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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