Quick Answer

Renounce is a uncommon Instant from MMQ (MMQ) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Commander.

Renounce MTG card

Renounce

Instant

Card Text

Sacrifice any number of permanents. You gain 2 life for each permanent sacrificed this way.

Gerrard offered no defense to Orim's condemnation; the mission was under his command, and he was responsible.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Carl Critchlow

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.28
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TCGPlayer
$5.21
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€5.60
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Renounce? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice any number of permanents. You gain 2 life for each permanent sacrificed this way."

How much mana does Renounce cost to cast? Basics

Renounce has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Renounce's mana cost of {1}{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.

Renounce 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.

Renounce's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice any number of permanents. You gain 2 life for each permanent sacrificed this way."

What is the current price of Renounce? Pricing

The current market price for Renounce is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Renounce? Pricing

You can purchase Renounce 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.

Renounce normal: $0.28 | foil: $5.21

Is Renounce legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Renounce in Standard is not available.

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

Is Renounce legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Renounce in Modern is not available.

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

Is Renounce legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Renounce 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 Renounce legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Renounce in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Renounce legal in Legacy? Legality

Renounce is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Renounce legal in Vintage? Legality

Renounce 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 Renounce legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Renounce 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 Renounce from? Details

This printing of Renounce is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 42.

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

What is Renounce's rarity? Details

Renounce is a uncommon card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Renounce? Details

Renounce was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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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