Quick Answer

Oath of Lim-Dûl is a rare Enchantment from ICE (ICE) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.55 USD. Legal in Commander.

Oath of Lim-Dûl MTG card

Oath of Lim-Dûl

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever you lose life, for each 1 life you lost, sacrifice a permanent other than this enchantment unless you discard a card. (Damage dealt to you causes you to lose life.) {B}{B}: Draw a card.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Douglas Shuler

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€0.89
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oath of Lim-Dûl? Basics

Oath of Lim-Dûl is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you lose life, for each 1 life you lost, sacrifice a permanent other than this enchantment unless you discard a card. (Damage dealt to you causes you to lose life.) {B}{B}: Draw a card."

How much mana does Oath of Lim-Dûl cost to cast? Basics

Oath of Lim-Dûl has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Lim-Dûl's mana cost of {3}{B} 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 Lim-Dûl 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.

Oath of Lim-Dûl's current oracle text is: "Whenever you lose life, for each 1 life you lost, sacrifice a permanent other than this enchantment unless you discard a card. (Damage dealt to you causes you to lose life.) {B}{B}: Draw a card."

What is the current price of Oath of Lim-Dûl? Pricing

The current market price for Oath of Lim-Dûl is approximately $0.55 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.89 EUR.

Where can I buy Oath of Lim-Dûl? Pricing

You can purchase Oath of Lim-Dûl 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 Lim-Dûl legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of Lim-Dûl in Standard is not available.

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

Is Oath of Lim-Dûl legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of Lim-Dûl in Modern is not available.

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

Is Oath of Lim-Dûl legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Oath of Lim-Dûl 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 Lim-Dûl legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of Lim-Dûl 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 Lim-Dûl legal in Legacy? Legality

Oath of Lim-Dûl is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Oath of Lim-Dûl legal in Vintage? Legality

Oath of Lim-Dûl 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 Lim-Dûl legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Oath of Lim-Dûl 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 Lim-Dûl from? Details

This printing of Oath of Lim-Dûl is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 156.

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

What is Oath of Lim-Dûl's rarity? Details

Oath of Lim-Dûl is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Oath of Lim-Dûl? Details

Oath of Lim-Dûl was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

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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