Quick Answer

The World Spell is a mythic Enchantment — Saga from DMU (DMU) costing {5}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.48 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

The World Spell MTG card

The World Spell

Enchantment — Saga

Card Text

Read ahead (Choose a chapter and start with that many lore counters. Add one after your draw step. Skipped chapters don't trigger. Sacrifice after III.) I, II — Look at the top seven cards of your library. You may reveal a non-Saga permanent card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. III — Put up to two non-Saga permanent cards from your hand onto the battlefield.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 7.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Adam Paquette
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$0.48
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$0.71
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$0.99
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$1.49
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€0.60
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€0.79
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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 The World Spell? Basics

The World Spell is a Enchantment — Saga card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Read ahead (Choose a chapter and start with that many lore counters. Add one after your draw step. Skipped chapters don't trigger. Sacrifice after III.) I, II — Look at the top seven cards of your library. You may reveal a non-Saga permanent card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. III — Put up to two non-Saga permanent cards from your hand onto the battlefield."

How much mana does The World Spell cost to cast? Basics

The World Spell has a mana cost of {5}{G}{G}, which equals 7.0 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.

The World Spell's mana cost of {5}{G}{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.

The World Spell has a mana value of 7.0. 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 World Spell's current oracle text is: "Read ahead (Choose a chapter and start with that many lore counters. Add one after your draw step. Skipped chapters don't trigger. Sacrifice after III.) I, II — Look at the top seven cards of your library. You may reveal a non-Saga permanent card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. III — Put up to two non-Saga permanent cards from your hand onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of The World Spell? Pricing

The current market price for The World Spell is approximately $0.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.71 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.6 EUR.

Where can I buy The World Spell? Pricing

You can purchase The World Spell 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 World Spell normal: $0.48 | foil: $0.71

Is The World Spell legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The World Spell in Standard is not available.

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

Is The World Spell legal in Modern? Legality

The World Spell is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is The World Spell legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The World Spell 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 World Spell legal in Pioneer? Legality

The World Spell is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is The World Spell legal in Legacy? Legality

The World Spell is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The World Spell legal in Vintage? Legality

The World Spell 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 World Spell legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The World Spell 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 World Spell from? Details

This printing of The World Spell is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 189.

The World Spell may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The World Spell's rarity? Details

The World Spell is a mythic card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated The World Spell? Details

The World Spell was illustrated by Adam Paquette.

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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