Quick Answer

Surge of Righteousness is a uncommon Instant from DTK (DTK) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Surge of Righteousness MTG card

Surge of Righteousness

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target black or red creature that's attacking or blocking. You gain 2 life.

Though she stood alone, she struck with the force of an army.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Marco Nelor

Market Prices

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$0.18
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.35
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surge of Righteousness? Basics

Surge of Righteousness is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target black or red creature that's attacking or blocking. You gain 2 life."

How much mana does Surge of Righteousness cost to cast? Basics

Surge of Righteousness 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.

Surge of Righteousness'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.

Surge of Righteousness 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.

Surge of Righteousness's current oracle text is: "Destroy target black or red creature that's attacking or blocking. You gain 2 life."

What is the current price of Surge of Righteousness? Pricing

The current market price for Surge of Righteousness is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Surge of Righteousness? Pricing

You can purchase Surge of Righteousness 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.

Surge of Righteousness normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.45

Is Surge of Righteousness legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Surge of Righteousness in Standard is not available.

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

Is Surge of Righteousness legal in Modern? Legality

Surge of Righteousness is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Surge of Righteousness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Surge of Righteousness 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 Surge of Righteousness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Surge of Righteousness is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Surge of Righteousness legal in Legacy? Legality

Surge of Righteousness is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Surge of Righteousness legal in Vintage? Legality

Surge of Righteousness 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 Surge of Righteousness legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Surge of Righteousness 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 Surge of Righteousness from? Details

This printing of Surge of Righteousness is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 42.

Surge of Righteousness may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Surge of Righteousness's rarity? Details

Surge of Righteousness is a uncommon card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Surge of Righteousness? Details

Surge of Righteousness was illustrated by Marco Nelor.

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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