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Hour of Promise Hour of Devastation MTG card
HOU #120 · Art by Jonas De Ro
HOU set symbol, RareHour of Devastation#120Rare

Hour of Promise

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · HOU #120 nonfoil
$0.25 −7.4% −$0.02, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−3.9%
EDHREC rank
#3,374 Down 85 in 30 days
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Hour of Promise Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, down 7.4% over 7 days, down 3.9% over 30 days, down 10.7% over 90 days.

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Hour of Promise in Sealed Products

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Hour of Promise Printings & Prices

Hour of Promise has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, ripple foil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.

HOU set symbol, RareHOU #120
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M3C set symbol, RareM3C #232
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Hour of Promise Rules Text & Legality

Hour of Promise

Search your library for up to two land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Then if you control three or more Deserts, create two 2/2 black Zombie creature tokens.

With the Hekma breached and its protection removed, the deserts swept in.

Hour of Promise is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Hour of Promise Rulings

  • Jan 19, 2018

    There are many important moments in the story, but the most crucial—called "story spotlights"—are shown on cards. These cards have the Planeswalker symbol in their text box; this symbol has no effect on gameplay. You can read more about these events in the official Magic fiction at http://www.mtgstory.com.

  • Jul 14, 2017

    When Hour of Promise checks the number of Deserts you control, it includes any Deserts you found earlier with Hour of Promise.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Hour of Promise has been reprinted 6 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander reprint cut the price 82% in 30 days.

  • Jul 14, 2017HOU set symbol, RareHour of Devastation · foilHOU #120
  • Jul 14, 2017PHOU set symbol, RareHour of Devastation Promos · Prerelease, foilPHOU #120s
  • Jul 14, 2017HOU set symbol, RareHour of DevastationHOU #120
  • Apr 19, 2024OTC set symbol, RareOutlaws of Thunder Junction CommanderOTC #195
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, RareModern Horizons 3 Commander · foilM3C #232
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, RareModern Horizons 3 CommanderM3C #232

Hour of Promise in Commander

Hour of Promise is the #3,374 most-played card on EDHREC, down 85 places over the last 30 days.

#3,374 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 85 in 30 days

Hour of Promise FAQ

How much is Hour of Promise worth?

Hour of Promise is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Hour of Promise legal in Commander?

Yes. Hour of Promise is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Hour of Promise been reprinted?

Yes. Hour of Promise has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Hour of Promise cheap?

Hour of Promise trades at about $0.25; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.