Quick Answer

Unholy Indenture is a common Enchantment — Aura from M20 (M20) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Unholy Indenture MTG card

Unholy Indenture

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature When enchanted creature dies, return that card to the battlefield under your control with a +1/+1 counter on it.

"Don't think of it as selling your soul. It's more like you're bequeathing it to me." —Vilis, Broker of Blood

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 M20 M20 🎨 Seb McKinnon
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.77
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.49
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unholy Indenture? Basics

Unholy Indenture is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature When enchanted creature dies, return that card to the battlefield under your control with a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Unholy Indenture cost to cast? Basics

Unholy Indenture has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Unholy Indenture's mana cost of {2}{B} 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.

Unholy Indenture 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.

Unholy Indenture's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature When enchanted creature dies, return that card to the battlefield under your control with a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Unholy Indenture? Pricing

The current market price for Unholy Indenture is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.77 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Unholy Indenture? Pricing

You can purchase Unholy Indenture 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.

Unholy Indenture normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.77

Is Unholy Indenture legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Unholy Indenture in Standard is not available.

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

Is Unholy Indenture legal in Modern? Legality

Unholy Indenture is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Unholy Indenture legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Unholy Indenture 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 Unholy Indenture legal in Pioneer? Legality

Unholy Indenture is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Unholy Indenture legal in Legacy? Legality

Unholy Indenture is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Unholy Indenture legal in Vintage? Legality

Unholy Indenture 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 Unholy Indenture legal in Pauper? Legality

Unholy Indenture is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Unholy Indenture from? Details

This printing of Unholy Indenture is from M20 (M20), with collector number 119.

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

What is Unholy Indenture's rarity? Details

Unholy Indenture is a common card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Unholy Indenture? Details

Unholy Indenture was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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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