Quick Answer

Swords to Plowshares is a uncommon Instant from 2ED (2ED) costing {W}. Current price: $73.84 USD. Legal in Commander.

Swords to Plowshares MTG card

Swords to Plowshares

Instant

Card Text

Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Jeff A. Menges

Market Prices

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$73.84
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$79.99
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€74.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Banned
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (21 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swords to Plowshares? Basics

Swords to Plowshares is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power."

How much mana does Swords to Plowshares cost to cast? Basics

Swords to Plowshares has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Swords to Plowshares's mana cost of {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.

Swords to Plowshares 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.

Swords to Plowshares's current oracle text is: "Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power."

What is the current price of Swords to Plowshares? Pricing

The current market price for Swords to Plowshares is approximately $73.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €74.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Swords to Plowshares? Pricing

You can purchase Swords to Plowshares 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.

Is Swords to Plowshares legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Swords to Plowshares in Standard is not available.

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

Is Swords to Plowshares legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Swords to Plowshares in Modern is not available.

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

Is Swords to Plowshares legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Swords to Plowshares 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 Swords to Plowshares legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Swords to Plowshares in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Swords to Plowshares legal in Legacy? Legality

Swords to Plowshares is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Swords to Plowshares legal in Vintage? Legality

Swords to Plowshares 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 Swords to Plowshares legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Swords to Plowshares 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 Swords to Plowshares from? Details

This printing of Swords to Plowshares is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 41.

Swords to Plowshares may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Swords to Plowshares's rarity? Details

Swords to Plowshares is a uncommon card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Swords to Plowshares? Details

Swords to Plowshares was illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.

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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