Quick Answer

Festival of the Guildpact is a uncommon Instant from RAV (RAV) costing {X}{W}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Festival of the Guildpact MTG card

Festival of the Guildpact

Instant

Card Text

Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to you this turn. Draw a card.

Everyone knows that violence at the Festival brings the worst of luck, so for at least one day a year arms are laid down in favor of brimming goblets.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.30
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.44
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Festival of the Guildpact? Basics

Festival of the Guildpact is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to you this turn. Draw a card."

How much mana does Festival of the Guildpact cost to cast? Basics

Festival of the Guildpact has a mana cost of {X}{W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Festival of the Guildpact's mana cost of {X}{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.

Festival of the Guildpact has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Festival of the Guildpact's current oracle text is: "Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to you this turn. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Festival of the Guildpact? Pricing

The current market price for Festival of the Guildpact is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Festival of the Guildpact? Pricing

You can purchase Festival of the Guildpact 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.

Festival of the Guildpact normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.3

Is Festival of the Guildpact legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Festival of the Guildpact in Standard is not available.

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

Is Festival of the Guildpact legal in Modern? Legality

Festival of the Guildpact is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Festival of the Guildpact legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Festival of the Guildpact 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 Festival of the Guildpact legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Festival of the Guildpact in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Festival of the Guildpact legal in Legacy? Legality

Festival of the Guildpact is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Festival of the Guildpact legal in Vintage? Legality

Festival of the Guildpact 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 Festival of the Guildpact legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Festival of the Guildpact 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 Festival of the Guildpact from? Details

This printing of Festival of the Guildpact is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 17.

Festival of the Guildpact may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Festival of the Guildpact's rarity? Details

Festival of the Guildpact is a uncommon card in RAV.

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

Who illustrated Festival of the Guildpact? Details

Festival of the Guildpact was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

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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