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Yotia Declares War is a uncommon Enchantment — Saga from DMU (DMU) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Yotia Declares War MTG card

Yotia Declares War

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 — Create a 0/2 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying named Ornithopter. II — Tap any number of untapped artifacts you control. When you do, this Saga deals that much damage to target creature or planeswalker. III — Up to one target artifact you control becomes an artifact creature with base power and toughness 4/4 until end of turn.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Fariba Khamseh
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$0.05
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$0.17
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$0.35
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yotia Declares War? Basics

Yotia Declares War 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 — Create a 0/2 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying named Ornithopter. II — Tap any number of untapped artifacts you control. When you do, this Saga deals that much damage to target creature or planeswalker. III — Up to one target artifact you control becomes an artifact creature with base power and toughness 4/4 until end of turn."

How much mana does Yotia Declares War cost to cast? Basics

Yotia Declares War has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Yotia Declares War's mana cost of {1}{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.

Yotia Declares War has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Yotia Declares War'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 — Create a 0/2 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying named Ornithopter. II — Tap any number of untapped artifacts you control. When you do, this Saga deals that much damage to target creature or planeswalker. III — Up to one target artifact you control becomes an artifact creature with base power and toughness 4/4 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Yotia Declares War? Pricing

The current market price for Yotia Declares War is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Yotia Declares War? Pricing

You can purchase Yotia Declares 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.

Yotia Declares War normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.17

Is Yotia Declares War legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Yotia Declares War in Standard is not available.

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

Is Yotia Declares War legal in Modern? Legality

Yotia Declares War is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Yotia Declares War legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Yotia Declares 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 Yotia Declares War legal in Pioneer? Legality

Yotia Declares War is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Yotia Declares War legal in Legacy? Legality

Yotia Declares War is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Yotia Declares War legal in Vintage? Legality

Yotia Declares 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 Yotia Declares War legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Yotia Declares 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 Yotia Declares War from? Details

This printing of Yotia Declares War is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 153.

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

What is Yotia Declares War's rarity? Details

Yotia Declares War is a uncommon card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Yotia Declares War? Details

Yotia Declares War was illustrated by Fariba Khamseh.

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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