Quick Answer

Truce is a rare Instant from 5ED (5ED) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.98 USD. Legal in Commander.

Truce MTG card

Truce

Instant

Card Text

Each player may draw up to two cards. For each card less than two a player draws this way, that player gains 2 life.

Not all victories require defeat. —Onean idiom

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 5ED 5ED 🎨 Donato Giancola

Market Prices

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$0.98
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€0.54
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Truce? Basics

Truce is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player may draw up to two cards. For each card less than two a player draws this way, that player gains 2 life."

How much mana does Truce cost to cast? Basics

Truce has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Truce's mana cost of {2}{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.

Truce 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.

Truce's current oracle text is: "Each player may draw up to two cards. For each card less than two a player draws this way, that player gains 2 life."

What is the current price of Truce? Pricing

The current market price for Truce is approximately $0.98 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.54 EUR.

Where can I buy Truce? Pricing

You can purchase Truce 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 Truce legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Truce in Standard is not available.

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

Is Truce legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Truce in Modern is not available.

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

Is Truce legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Truce 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 Truce legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Truce in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Truce legal in Legacy? Legality

Truce is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Truce legal in Vintage? Legality

Truce 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 Truce legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Truce 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 Truce from? Details

This printing of Truce is from 5ED (5ED), with collector number 65.

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

What is Truce's rarity? Details

Truce is a rare card in 5ED.

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

Who illustrated Truce? Details

Truce was illustrated by Donato Giancola.

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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