Decree of Silence
Decree of Silence Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Decree of Silence is $35.08 (SCG #32), and the most expensive is $140.16 (SCG #32, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $35.08, down 2.8% over 7 days, down 2.0% over 30 days, down 0.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $36.11 (2026).
Decree of Silence Printings & Prices
Decree of Silence has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Decree of Silence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $78.00 cash for SCG #32 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SCG #32 | Foil | $78.00 | $129.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | SCG #32 | Foil | $55.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #32 | Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SCG #32 | Nonfoil | $25.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #32 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #32 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | $27.99 | 54% |
Decree of Silence Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, counter that spell and put a depletion counter on this enchantment. If there are three or more depletion counters on this enchantment, sacrifice it.
Cycling {4}{U}{U} ({4}{U}{U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
When you cycle this card, you may counter target spell.
Decree of Silence is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Decree of Silence Rulings
- Dec 8, 2022 The cycling ability and the triggered ability are separate. If the triggered ability doesn't resolve (because, for example, it has been countered, or all of its targets have become illegal), the cycling ability will still resolve, and you'll draw a card.
- Dec 8, 2022 When you cycle this card, first the cycling ability goes on the stack, then the triggered ability goes on the stack on top of it. The triggered ability will resolve before you draw a card from the cycling ability.
- Dec 8, 2022 You can cycle this card even if there are no legal targets for the triggered ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Decree of Silence has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCG #32 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
| SCG #32 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
SCG #32 Decree of Silence in Commander
Decree of Silence is the #11,370 most-played card on EDHREC, down 127 places over the last 30 days.
Decree of Silence FAQ
How much is Decree of Silence worth?
Decree of Silence is worth about $35.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $35.08 to $140.16 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Decree of Silence legal in Commander?
Yes — Decree of Silence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Decree of Silence been reprinted?
Yes — Decree of Silence has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Decree of Silence expensive?
Decree of Silence holds a $35.08 price because supply is limited to a single printing.