Quick Answer

Rites of Initiation is a common Instant from ODY (ODY) costing {R}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Rites of Initiation MTG card

Rites of Initiation

Instant

Card Text

Discard any number of cards at random. Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn for each card discarded this way.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Bradley Williams

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$5.57
Foil
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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
€2.14
Foil
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rites of Initiation? Basics

Rites of Initiation is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Discard any number of cards at random. Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn for each card discarded this way."

How much mana does Rites of Initiation cost to cast? Basics

Rites of Initiation has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Rites of Initiation's mana cost of {R} 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.

Rites of Initiation has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Rites of Initiation's current oracle text is: "Discard any number of cards at random. Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn for each card discarded this way."

What is the current price of Rites of Initiation? Pricing

The current market price for Rites of Initiation is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.57 USD.

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

Where can I buy Rites of Initiation? Pricing

You can purchase Rites of Initiation 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.

Rites of Initiation normal: $0.17 | foil: $5.57

Is Rites of Initiation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rites of Initiation in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rites of Initiation legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Rites of Initiation in Modern is not available.

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

Is Rites of Initiation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rites of Initiation 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 Rites of Initiation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rites of Initiation in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rites of Initiation legal in Legacy? Legality

Rites of Initiation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rites of Initiation legal in Vintage? Legality

Rites of Initiation 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 Rites of Initiation legal in Pauper? Legality

Rites of Initiation 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 Rites of Initiation from? Details

This printing of Rites of Initiation is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 217.

Rites of Initiation may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rites of Initiation's rarity? Details

Rites of Initiation is a common card in ODY.

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

Who illustrated Rites of Initiation? Details

Rites of Initiation was illustrated by Bradley Williams.

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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