Quick Answer

Storm the Citadel is a uncommon Sorcery from WAR (WAR) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Storm the Citadel MTG card

Storm the Citadel

Sorcery

Card Text

Until end of turn, creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player or planeswalker, destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls."

"If we die, we die. But we cannot let him win." —Ajani Goldmane

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 WAR WAR 🎨 Grzegorz Rutkowski

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.37
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Storm the Citadel? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player or planeswalker, destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls.""

How much mana does Storm the Citadel cost to cast? Basics

Storm the Citadel has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Storm the Citadel's mana cost of {4}{G} 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.

Storm the Citadel 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.

Storm the Citadel's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player or planeswalker, destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls.""

What is the current price of Storm the Citadel? Pricing

The current market price for Storm the Citadel is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Storm the Citadel? Pricing

You can purchase Storm the Citadel 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.

Storm the Citadel normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.37

Is Storm the Citadel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Storm the Citadel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Storm the Citadel legal in Modern? Legality

Storm the Citadel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Storm the Citadel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Storm the Citadel 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 Storm the Citadel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Storm the Citadel is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Storm the Citadel legal in Legacy? Legality

Storm the Citadel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Storm the Citadel legal in Vintage? Legality

Storm the Citadel 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 Storm the Citadel legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Storm the Citadel 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 Storm the Citadel from? Details

This printing of Storm the Citadel is from WAR (WAR), with collector number 178.

Storm the Citadel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Storm the Citadel's rarity? Details

Storm the Citadel is a uncommon card in WAR.

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

Who illustrated Storm the Citadel? Details

Storm the Citadel was illustrated by Grzegorz Rutkowski.

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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