Quick Answer

The Sound of Drums is a rare Enchantment — Aura from WHO (WHO) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $4.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

The Sound of Drums MTG card

The Sound of Drums

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature is goaded. If enchanted creature would deal combat damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage instead. {2}{R}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Alexandr Leskinen
Enchant Goad

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sound of Drums? Basics

The Sound of Drums is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature is goaded. If enchanted creature would deal combat damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage instead. {2}{R}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does The Sound of Drums cost to cast? Basics

The Sound of Drums has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

The Sound of Drums's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

The Sound of Drums has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

The Sound of Drums's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature is goaded. If enchanted creature would deal combat damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage instead. {2}{R}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of The Sound of Drums? Pricing

The current market price for The Sound of Drums is approximately $4.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.31 EUR.

Where can I buy The Sound of Drums? Pricing

You can purchase The Sound of Drums 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.

The Sound of Drums normal: $4.41 | foil: $4.82

Is The Sound of Drums legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Sound of Drums in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Sound of Drums legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Sound of Drums in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Sound of Drums legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Sound of Drums 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 The Sound of Drums legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Sound of Drums in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Sound of Drums legal in Legacy? Legality

The Sound of Drums is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Sound of Drums legal in Vintage? Legality

The Sound of Drums 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 The Sound of Drums legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Sound of Drums 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 The Sound of Drums from? Details

This printing of The Sound of Drums is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 391.

The Sound of Drums may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Sound of Drums's rarity? Details

The Sound of Drums is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated The Sound of Drums? Details

The Sound of Drums was illustrated by Alexandr Leskinen.

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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