Quick Answer

Glyph of Destruction is a common Instant from LEG (LEG) costing {R}. Current price: $0.48 USD. Legal in Commander.

Glyph of Destruction MTG card

Glyph of Destruction

Instant

Card Text

Target blocking Wall you control gets +10/+0 until end of combat. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to it this turn. Destroy it at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Susan Van Camp

Market Prices

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$0.48
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$0.35
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€0.62
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glyph of Destruction? Basics

Glyph of Destruction is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target blocking Wall you control gets +10/+0 until end of combat. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to it this turn. Destroy it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Glyph of Destruction cost to cast? Basics

Glyph of Destruction has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Glyph of Destruction's mana cost of {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.

Glyph of Destruction 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.

Glyph of Destruction's current oracle text is: "Target blocking Wall you control gets +10/+0 until end of combat. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to it this turn. Destroy it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Glyph of Destruction? Pricing

The current market price for Glyph of Destruction is approximately $0.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.62 EUR.

Where can I buy Glyph of Destruction? Pricing

You can purchase Glyph of Destruction 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 Glyph of Destruction legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Glyph of Destruction in Standard is not available.

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

Is Glyph of Destruction legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Glyph of Destruction in Modern is not available.

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

Is Glyph of Destruction legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glyph of Destruction 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 Glyph of Destruction legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Glyph of Destruction in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Glyph of Destruction legal in Legacy? Legality

Glyph of Destruction is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Glyph of Destruction legal in Vintage? Legality

Glyph of Destruction 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 Glyph of Destruction legal in Pauper? Legality

Glyph of Destruction 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 Glyph of Destruction from? Details

This printing of Glyph of Destruction is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 150.

Glyph of Destruction may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Glyph of Destruction's rarity? Details

Glyph of Destruction is a common card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Glyph of Destruction? Details

Glyph of Destruction was illustrated by Susan Van Camp.

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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