Quick Answer

Leyline of Hope is a rare Enchantment from DSK (DSK) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.4 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Leyline of Hope MTG card

Leyline of Hope

Enchantment

Card Text

If this card is in your opening hand, you may begin the game with it on the battlefield. If you would gain life, you gain that much life plus 1 instead. As long as you have at least 7 life more than your starting life total, creatures you control get +2/+2.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Sergey Glushakov

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€0.33
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leyline of Hope? Basics

Leyline of Hope is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If this card is in your opening hand, you may begin the game with it on the battlefield. If you would gain life, you gain that much life plus 1 instead. As long as you have at least 7 life more than your starting life total, creatures you control get +2/+2."

How much mana does Leyline of Hope cost to cast? Basics

Leyline of Hope has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Leyline of Hope's mana cost of {2}{W}{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.

Leyline of Hope 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.

Leyline of Hope's current oracle text is: "If this card is in your opening hand, you may begin the game with it on the battlefield. If you would gain life, you gain that much life plus 1 instead. As long as you have at least 7 life more than your starting life total, creatures you control get +2/+2."

What is the current price of Leyline of Hope? Pricing

The current market price for Leyline of Hope is approximately $0.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Leyline of Hope? Pricing

You can purchase Leyline of Hope 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.

Leyline of Hope normal: $0.4 | foil: $0.48

Is Leyline of Hope legal in Standard? Legality

Leyline of Hope is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Leyline of Hope legal in Modern? Legality

Leyline of Hope is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Leyline of Hope legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Leyline of Hope 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 Leyline of Hope legal in Pioneer? Legality

Leyline of Hope is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Leyline of Hope legal in Legacy? Legality

Leyline of Hope is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Leyline of Hope legal in Vintage? Legality

Leyline of Hope 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 Leyline of Hope legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Leyline of Hope 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 Leyline of Hope from? Details

This printing of Leyline of Hope is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 18.

Leyline of Hope may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Leyline of Hope's rarity? Details

Leyline of Hope is a rare card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Leyline of Hope? Details

Leyline of Hope was illustrated by Sergey Glushakov.

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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