Quick Answer

Ominous Seas is a uncommon Enchantment from IKO (IKO) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $1.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ominous Seas MTG card

Ominous Seas

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever you draw a card, put a foreshadow counter on this enchantment. Remove eight foreshadow counters from this enchantment: Create an 8/8 blue Kraken creature token. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Vincent Proce
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Market Prices

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$1.08
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$1.69
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$0.99
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$2.99
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€1.29
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€2.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ominous Seas? Basics

Ominous Seas is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you draw a card, put a foreshadow counter on this enchantment. Remove eight foreshadow counters from this enchantment: Create an 8/8 blue Kraken creature token. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Ominous Seas cost to cast? Basics

Ominous Seas 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.

Ominous Seas'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.

Ominous Seas 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.

Ominous Seas's current oracle text is: "Whenever you draw a card, put a foreshadow counter on this enchantment. Remove eight foreshadow counters from this enchantment: Create an 8/8 blue Kraken creature token. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Ominous Seas? Pricing

The current market price for Ominous Seas is approximately $1.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Ominous Seas? Pricing

You can purchase Ominous Seas 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.

Ominous Seas normal: $1.08 | foil: $1.69

Is Ominous Seas legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ominous Seas in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ominous Seas legal in Modern? Legality

Ominous Seas is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ominous Seas legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ominous Seas 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 Ominous Seas legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ominous Seas is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ominous Seas legal in Legacy? Legality

Ominous Seas is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ominous Seas legal in Vintage? Legality

Ominous Seas 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 Ominous Seas legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ominous Seas 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 Ominous Seas from? Details

This printing of Ominous Seas is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 61.

Ominous Seas may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ominous Seas's rarity? Details

Ominous Seas is a uncommon card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Ominous Seas? Details

Ominous Seas was illustrated by Vincent Proce.

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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