Quick Answer

Rally the Ancestors is a rare Instant from EA1 (EA1) costing {X}{W}{W}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rally the Ancestors MTG card

Rally the Ancestors

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Card Text

Return each creature card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Exile those creatures at the beginning of your next upkeep. Exile Rally the Ancestors.

"The family is a tree, and in times of need, every branch can be a weapon." —Daghatar the Adamant

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 EA1 EA1 🎨 Nils Hamm

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rally the Ancestors? Basics

Rally the Ancestors is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return each creature card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Exile those creatures at the beginning of your next upkeep. Exile Rally the Ancestors."

How much mana does Rally the Ancestors cost to cast? Basics

Rally the Ancestors has a mana cost of {X}{W}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Rally the Ancestors's mana cost of {X}{W}{W} 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.

Rally the Ancestors 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.

Rally the Ancestors's current oracle text is: "Return each creature card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Exile those creatures at the beginning of your next upkeep. Exile Rally the Ancestors."

What is the current price of Rally the Ancestors? Pricing

Price data for Rally the Ancestors is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Rally the Ancestors? Pricing

You can purchase Rally the Ancestors 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 Rally the Ancestors legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rally the Ancestors in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rally the Ancestors legal in Modern? Legality

Rally the Ancestors is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rally the Ancestors legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rally the Ancestors 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 Rally the Ancestors legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rally the Ancestors is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rally the Ancestors legal in Legacy? Legality

Rally the Ancestors is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rally the Ancestors legal in Vintage? Legality

Rally the Ancestors 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 Rally the Ancestors legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rally the Ancestors 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 Rally the Ancestors from? Details

This printing of Rally the Ancestors is from EA1 (EA1), with collector number 2.

Rally the Ancestors may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rally the Ancestors's rarity? Details

Rally the Ancestors is a rare card in EA1.

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

Who illustrated Rally the Ancestors? Details

Rally the Ancestors was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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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