Quick Answer

Sphere of Duty is a uncommon Enchantment from ODY (ODY) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sphere of Duty MTG card

Sphere of Duty

Enchantment

Card Text

If a green source would deal damage to you, prevent 2 of that damage.

Duty subdues instinct.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Christopher Moeller

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$2.79
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$0.35
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$1.99
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€0.14
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€1.44
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sphere of Duty? Basics

Sphere of Duty is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If a green source would deal damage to you, prevent 2 of that damage."

How much mana does Sphere of Duty cost to cast? Basics

Sphere of Duty has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Sphere of Duty's mana cost of {3}{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.

Sphere of Duty 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.

Sphere of Duty's current oracle text is: "If a green source would deal damage to you, prevent 2 of that damage."

What is the current price of Sphere of Duty? Pricing

The current market price for Sphere of Duty is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.79 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Sphere of Duty? Pricing

You can purchase Sphere of Duty 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.

Sphere of Duty normal: $0.15 | foil: $2.79

Is Sphere of Duty legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sphere of Duty in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sphere of Duty legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sphere of Duty in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sphere of Duty legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sphere of Duty 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 Sphere of Duty legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sphere of Duty in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sphere of Duty legal in Legacy? Legality

Sphere of Duty is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sphere of Duty legal in Vintage? Legality

Sphere of Duty 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 Sphere of Duty legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sphere of Duty 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 Sphere of Duty from? Details

This printing of Sphere of Duty is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 48.

Sphere of Duty may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sphere of Duty's rarity? Details

Sphere of Duty is a uncommon card in ODY.

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

Who illustrated Sphere of Duty? Details

Sphere of Duty was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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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