Quick Answer

Profane Prayers is a common Sorcery from ONS (ONS) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Profane Prayers MTG card

Profane Prayers

Sorcery

Card Text

Profane Prayers deals X damage to any target and you gain X life, where X is the number of Clerics on the battlefield.

"We have ways to make you talk, but you have nothing interesting to say."

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Alan Pollack

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.40
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.43
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Profane Prayers? Basics

Profane Prayers is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Profane Prayers deals X damage to any target and you gain X life, where X is the number of Clerics on the battlefield."

How much mana does Profane Prayers cost to cast? Basics

Profane Prayers has a mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Profane Prayers's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Profane Prayers 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.

Profane Prayers's current oracle text is: "Profane Prayers deals X damage to any target and you gain X life, where X is the number of Clerics on the battlefield."

What is the current price of Profane Prayers? Pricing

The current market price for Profane Prayers is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Profane Prayers? Pricing

You can purchase Profane Prayers 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.

Profane Prayers normal: $0.11 | foil: $1.4

Is Profane Prayers legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Profane Prayers in Standard is not available.

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

Is Profane Prayers legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Profane Prayers in Modern is not available.

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

Is Profane Prayers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Profane Prayers 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 Profane Prayers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Profane Prayers in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Profane Prayers legal in Legacy? Legality

Profane Prayers is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Profane Prayers legal in Vintage? Legality

Profane Prayers 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 Profane Prayers legal in Pauper? Legality

Profane Prayers 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 Profane Prayers from? Details

This printing of Profane Prayers is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 162.

Profane Prayers may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Profane Prayers's rarity? Details

Profane Prayers is a common card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Profane Prayers? Details

Profane Prayers was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

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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