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Promise of Power
SORCERY Rare
Commander 2014 EDHREC #12,803
$0.50
+0.0%
7 days
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Promise of Power Price Summary
Promise of Power's current headline price is $0.50.
Promise of Power Printings & Prices
5 printings
Promise of Power has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Promise of Power: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #74 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #74 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #157 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DVD #54 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DDC-54 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #74 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #74 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DDC #54 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDC #54 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Promise of Power Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Choose one —
• You draw five cards and you lose 5 life.
• Create an X/X black Demon creature token with flying, where X is the number of cards in your hand.
Entwine {4} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Promise of Power is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Promise of Power Rulings
3 most recent
- Dec 1, 2004 If you pay the entwine cost, you draw five cards, then lose five life, then put the Demon token onto the battlefield. The five cards you draw count toward the Demon’s power and toughness.
- Dec 1, 2004 The power and toughness of the Demon token are set when Promise of Power resolves. They’re unaffected if the number of cards in your hand changes later.
- Oct 4, 2004 The power/toughness of the token is set when this spell resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Promise of Power has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DDC-54 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| DVD #54 | 2014-12-05 | Rare | Standard |
| C14 #157 | 2014-11-07 | Rare | Standard |
| DDC #54 | 2009-04-10 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #74 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #74 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #DDC-54 
DVD #54 
DDC #54 
MRD #74 Promise of Power in Commander
Promise of Power is the #12,803 most-played card on EDHREC, down 329 places over the last 30 days.
Promise of Power FAQ
How much is Promise of Power worth?
Promise of Power is worth about $0.50 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Promise of Power legal in Commander?
Yes — Promise of Power is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Promise of Power been reprinted?
Yes — Promise of Power has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Promise of Power cheap?
Promise of Power trades at about $0.50 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,803 on EDHREC).