Quick Answer

Epicenter is a rare Sorcery from ODY (ODY) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $2.54 USD. Legal in Commander.

Epicenter MTG card

Epicenter

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player sacrifices a land of their choice. Threshold — Each player sacrifices all lands they control instead if seven or more cards are in your graveyard.

Sometimes destruction is Dominaria's way of rebuilding. Sometimes it's not.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Anthony S. Waters
Threshold

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.54
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TCGPlayer
$13.37
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Card Kingdom
$29.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.17
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Cardmarket
€9.00
Foil
Buy
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 Epicenter? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Target player sacrifices a land of their choice. Threshold — Each player sacrifices all lands they control instead if seven or more cards are in your graveyard."

How much mana does Epicenter cost to cast? Basics

Epicenter has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Epicenter's mana cost of {4}{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.

Epicenter has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Epicenter's current oracle text is: "Target player sacrifices a land of their choice. Threshold — Each player sacrifices all lands they control instead if seven or more cards are in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Epicenter? Pricing

The current market price for Epicenter is approximately $2.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $13.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Epicenter? Pricing

You can purchase Epicenter 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.

Epicenter normal: $2.54 | foil: $13.37

Is Epicenter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Epicenter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Epicenter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Epicenter in Modern is not available.

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

Is Epicenter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Epicenter 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 Epicenter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Epicenter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Epicenter legal in Legacy? Legality

Epicenter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Epicenter legal in Vintage? Legality

Epicenter 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 Epicenter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Epicenter 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 Epicenter from? Details

This printing of Epicenter is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 192.

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

What is Epicenter's rarity? Details

Epicenter is a rare card in ODY.

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

Who illustrated Epicenter? Details

Epicenter was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

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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