Quick Answer

Purge the Profane is a common Sorcery from GTC (GTC) costing {2}{W}{B}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Purge the Profane MTG card

Purge the Profane

Sorcery

Card Text

Target opponent discards two cards and you gain 2 life.

The Orzhov hear the plans of the other guilds through the guilty thoughts of the disloyal.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 GTC GTC 🎨 Michael C. Hayes

Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.17
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.02
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purge the Profane? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Target opponent discards two cards and you gain 2 life."

How much mana does Purge the Profane cost to cast? Basics

Purge the Profane has a mana cost of {2}{W}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, W 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.

Purge the Profane's mana cost of {2}{W}{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.

Purge the Profane 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.

Purge the Profane's current oracle text is: "Target opponent discards two cards and you gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Purge the Profane? Pricing

The current market price for Purge the Profane is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Purge the Profane? Pricing

You can purchase Purge the Profane 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.

Purge the Profane normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.17

Is Purge the Profane legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Purge the Profane in Standard is not available.

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

Is Purge the Profane legal in Modern? Legality

Purge the Profane is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Purge the Profane legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Purge the Profane 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 Purge the Profane legal in Pioneer? Legality

Purge the Profane is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Purge the Profane legal in Legacy? Legality

Purge the Profane is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Purge the Profane legal in Vintage? Legality

Purge the Profane 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 Purge the Profane legal in Pauper? Legality

Purge the Profane 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 Purge the Profane from? Details

This printing of Purge the Profane is from GTC (GTC), with collector number 190.

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

What is Purge the Profane's rarity? Details

Purge the Profane is a common card in GTC.

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

Who illustrated Purge the Profane? Details

Purge the Profane was illustrated by Michael C. Hayes.

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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