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Pact of the Serpent The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander MTG card
LCC #206 · Art by Donato Giancola
LCC set symbol, RareThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander#206Rare

Pact of the Serpent

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · LCC #206 nonfoil
$1.18 −4.8% −$0.06, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+10.3%
EDHREC rank
#2,268 Down 25 in 30 days
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Pact of the Serpent Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.18, down 4.8% over 7 days, up 10.3% over 30 days, up 21.6% over 90 days.

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Pact of the Serpent Printings & Prices

Pact of the Serpent has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

LCC set symbol, RareLCC #206
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Pact of the Serpent Rules Text & Legality

Pact of the Serpent

Choose a creature type. Target player draws X cards and loses X life, where X is the number of creatures they control of the chosen type.

"Our quarrels behind us. Our foes before us. Death or triumph for us all!"

Pact of the Serpent is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Pact of the Serpent Rulings

  • Feb 5, 2021

    The value of X is based on the number of creatures the player controls of the chosen type as Pact of the Serpent resolves.

  • Feb 5, 2021

    You choose the target player as you cast Pact of the Serpent, but you don't choose the creature type until the spell resolves.

  • Feb 5, 2021

    You must choose an existing creature type, such as Squirrel or Knight. You can't choose card types (e.g., artifact) or supertypes (e.g., snow).

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Pact of the Serpent has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Feb 5, 2021KHC set symbol, RareKaldheim CommanderKHC #9
  • Nov 17, 2023LCC set symbol, RareThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan CommanderLCC #206

Pact of the Serpent in Commander

Pact of the Serpent is the #2,268 most-played card on EDHREC, down 25 places over the last 30 days.

#2,268 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 25 in 30 days

Pact of the Serpent FAQ

How much is Pact of the Serpent worth?

Pact of the Serpent is worth about $1.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Pact of the Serpent legal in Commander?

Yes. Pact of the Serpent is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Pact of the Serpent been reprinted?

Yes. Pact of the Serpent has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Pact of the Serpent cheap?

Pact of the Serpent trades at about $1.18; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Pact of the Serpent?

Cards that fill a similar role include Minions' Murmurs, Distant Melody, Sign in Blood.