Oath of Mages
Oath of Mages Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Oath of Mages is $0.49 (EXO #90). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.49, down 2.0% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 3.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.52 (2026).
Oath of Mages Printings & Prices
Oath of Mages has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Oath of Mages: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.03 cash for EXO #90; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 94% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EXO #90 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Oath of Mages Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player chooses target player who has more life than they do and is their opponent. The first player may have this enchantment deal 1 damage to the second player.
Oath of Mages is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Oath of Mages Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 The ability can only target an opponent of the current player.
- Oct 1, 2009 The targeted player having more life than the current player is a part of the targeting requirement. A player can’t be targeted by this ability unless it’s true, and the ability doesn’t resolve if it’s no longer true at that time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Oath of Mages has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXO #90 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard |
EXO #90 Oath of Mages in Commander
Oath of Mages is the #23,801 most-played card on EDHREC, down 324 places over the last 30 days.
Oath of Mages FAQ
How much is Oath of Mages worth?
Oath of Mages is worth about $0.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Oath of Mages legal in Commander?
Yes — Oath of Mages is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Oath of Mages been reprinted?
Yes — Oath of Mages has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Oath of Mages cheap?
Oath of Mages trades at about $0.49 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,801 on EDHREC).