Quick Answer

Omen of the Sea is a common Enchantment from J25 (J25) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Omen of the Sea MTG card

Omen of the Sea

Enchantment

Card Text

Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) When this enchantment enters, scry 2, then draw a card. {2}{U}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Scry 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 J25 J25 🎨 Piotr Dura
Flash Scry

Market Prices

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$0.16
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$0.35
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Omen of the Sea? Basics

Omen of the Sea is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) When this enchantment enters, scry 2, then draw a card. {2}{U}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Scry 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)"

How much mana does Omen of the Sea cost to cast? Basics

Omen of the Sea has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Omen of the Sea's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Omen of the Sea 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.

Omen of the Sea's current oracle text is: "Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) When this enchantment enters, scry 2, then draw a card. {2}{U}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Scry 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)"

What is the current price of Omen of the Sea? Pricing

The current market price for Omen of the Sea is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Omen of the Sea? Pricing

You can purchase Omen of the Sea 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 Omen of the Sea legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Omen of the Sea in Standard is not available.

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

Is Omen of the Sea legal in Modern? Legality

Omen of the Sea is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Omen of the Sea legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Omen of the Sea 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 Omen of the Sea legal in Pioneer? Legality

Omen of the Sea is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Omen of the Sea legal in Legacy? Legality

Omen of the Sea is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Omen of the Sea legal in Vintage? Legality

Omen of the Sea 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 Omen of the Sea legal in Pauper? Legality

Omen of the Sea 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 Omen of the Sea from? Details

This printing of Omen of the Sea is from J25 (J25), with collector number 336.

Omen of the Sea may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Omen of the Sea's rarity? Details

Omen of the Sea is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Omen of the Sea? Details

Omen of the Sea was illustrated by Piotr Dura.

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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