Quick Answer

Sanguimancy is a uncommon Sorcery from BNG (BNG) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sanguimancy MTG card

Sanguimancy

Sorcery

Card Text

You draw X cards and you lose X life, where X is your devotion to black. (Each {B} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to black.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Dave Kendall

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.20
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Cardmarket
€0.40
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanguimancy? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "You draw X cards and you lose X life, where X is your devotion to black. (Each {B} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to black.)"

How much mana does Sanguimancy cost to cast? Basics

Sanguimancy has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Sanguimancy's mana cost of {4}{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.

Sanguimancy has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Sanguimancy's current oracle text is: "You draw X cards and you lose X life, where X is your devotion to black. (Each {B} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to black.)"

What is the current price of Sanguimancy? Pricing

The current market price for Sanguimancy is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Sanguimancy? Pricing

You can purchase Sanguimancy 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.

Sanguimancy normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.47

Is Sanguimancy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguimancy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sanguimancy legal in Modern? Legality

Sanguimancy is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sanguimancy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sanguimancy 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 Sanguimancy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sanguimancy is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sanguimancy legal in Legacy? Legality

Sanguimancy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sanguimancy legal in Vintage? Legality

Sanguimancy 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 Sanguimancy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sanguimancy 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 Sanguimancy from? Details

This printing of Sanguimancy is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 81.

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

What is Sanguimancy's rarity? Details

Sanguimancy is a uncommon card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Sanguimancy? Details

Sanguimancy was illustrated by Dave Kendall.

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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