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Oath of Druids is a rare Enchantment from C16 (C16) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $3.63 USD. Legal in Commander.

Oath of Druids MTG card

Oath of Druids

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player chooses target player who controls more creatures than they do and is their opponent. The first player may reveal cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. If the first player does, that player puts that card onto the battlefield and all other cards revealed this way into their graveyard.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 C16 C16 🎨 Daren Bader

Market Prices

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$3.63
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$6.99
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€4.79
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€1.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oath of Druids? Basics

Oath of Druids is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player chooses target player who controls more creatures than they do and is their opponent. The first player may reveal cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. If the first player does, that player puts that card onto the battlefield and all other cards revealed this way into their graveyard."

How much mana does Oath of Druids cost to cast? Basics

Oath of Druids has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Oath of Druids's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Oath of Druids 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.

Oath of Druids's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player chooses target player who controls more creatures than they do and is their opponent. The first player may reveal cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. If the first player does, that player puts that card onto the battlefield and all other cards revealed this way into their graveyard."

What is the current price of Oath of Druids? Pricing

The current market price for Oath of Druids is approximately $3.63 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.79 EUR.

Where can I buy Oath of Druids? Pricing

You can purchase Oath of Druids 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 Oath of Druids legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of Druids in Standard is not available.

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

Is Oath of Druids legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of Druids in Modern is not available.

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

Is Oath of Druids legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Oath of Druids 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 Oath of Druids legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of Druids in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Oath of Druids legal in Legacy? Legality

Oath of Druids is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Oath of Druids legal in Vintage? Legality

Oath of Druids 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 Oath of Druids legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of Druids 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 Oath of Druids from? Details

This printing of Oath of Druids is from C16 (C16), with collector number 159.

Oath of Druids may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Oath of Druids's rarity? Details

Oath of Druids is a rare card in C16.

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

Who illustrated Oath of Druids? Details

Oath of Druids was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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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