Quick Answer

Total War is a rare Enchantment from ICE (ICE) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.99 USD. Legal in Commander.

Total War MTG card

Total War

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a player attacks with one or more creatures, destroy all untapped non-Wall creatures that player controls that didn't attack, except for creatures the player hasn't controlled continuously since the beginning of the turn.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Drew Tucker

Market Prices

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$0.99
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€0.98
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Total War? Basics

Total War is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player attacks with one or more creatures, destroy all untapped non-Wall creatures that player controls that didn't attack, except for creatures the player hasn't controlled continuously since the beginning of the turn."

How much mana does Total War cost to cast? Basics

Total War has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Total War's mana cost of {3}{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.

Total War has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Total War's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player attacks with one or more creatures, destroy all untapped non-Wall creatures that player controls that didn't attack, except for creatures the player hasn't controlled continuously since the beginning of the turn."

What is the current price of Total War? Pricing

The current market price for Total War is approximately $0.99 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.98 EUR.

Where can I buy Total War? Pricing

You can purchase Total War 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 Total War legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Total War in Standard is not available.

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

Is Total War legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Total War in Modern is not available.

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

Is Total War legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Total War 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 Total War legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Total War in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Total War legal in Legacy? Legality

Total War is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Total War legal in Vintage? Legality

Total War 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 Total War legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Total War 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 Total War from? Details

This printing of Total War is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 221.

Total War may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Total War's rarity? Details

Total War is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Total War? Details

Total War was illustrated by Drew Tucker.

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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