Quick Answer

Honorable Passage is a special Instant from TSB (TSB) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Honorable Passage MTG card

Honorable Passage

Instant

Card Text

The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage. If damage from a red source is prevented this way, Honorable Passage deals that much damage to the source's controller.

Card Stats

special CMC: 2.0 TSB TSB 🎨 Jeff Miracola

Market Prices

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$0.24
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TCGPlayer
$2.99
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$0.35
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$3.99
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€0.23
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€0.91
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honorable Passage? Basics

Honorable Passage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage. If damage from a red source is prevented this way, Honorable Passage deals that much damage to the source's controller."

How much mana does Honorable Passage cost to cast? Basics

Honorable Passage 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.

Honorable Passage'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.

Honorable Passage 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.

Honorable Passage's current oracle text is: "The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage. If damage from a red source is prevented this way, Honorable Passage deals that much damage to the source's controller."

What is the current price of Honorable Passage? Pricing

The current market price for Honorable Passage is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Honorable Passage? Pricing

You can purchase Honorable Passage 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.

Honorable Passage normal: $0.24 | foil: $2.99

Is Honorable Passage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Honorable Passage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Honorable Passage legal in Modern? Legality

Honorable Passage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Honorable Passage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Honorable Passage 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 Honorable Passage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Honorable Passage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Honorable Passage legal in Legacy? Legality

Honorable Passage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Honorable Passage legal in Vintage? Legality

Honorable Passage 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 Honorable Passage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Honorable Passage 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 Honorable Passage from? Details

This printing of Honorable Passage is from TSB (TSB), with collector number 9.

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

What is Honorable Passage's rarity? Details

Honorable Passage is a special card in TSB.

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

Who illustrated Honorable Passage? Details

Honorable Passage was illustrated by Jeff Miracola.

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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