Quick Answer

Clinging Mists is a common Instant from DKA (DKA) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Clinging Mists MTG card

Clinging Mists

Instant

Card Text

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn. Fateful hour — If you have 5 or less life, tap all attacking creatures. Those creatures don't untap during their controller's next untap step.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DKA DKA 🎨 Anthony Francisco
Fateful hour

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.31
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clinging Mists? Basics

Clinging Mists is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn. Fateful hour — If you have 5 or less life, tap all attacking creatures. Those creatures don't untap during their controller's next untap step."

How much mana does Clinging Mists cost to cast? Basics

Clinging Mists has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Clinging Mists's mana cost of {2}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Clinging Mists has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Clinging Mists's current oracle text is: "Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn. Fateful hour — If you have 5 or less life, tap all attacking creatures. Those creatures don't untap during their controller's next untap step."

What is the current price of Clinging Mists? Pricing

The current market price for Clinging Mists is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Clinging Mists? Pricing

You can purchase Clinging Mists from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Clinging Mists normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.31

Is Clinging Mists legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Clinging Mists in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Clinging Mists legal in Modern? Legality

Clinging Mists is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Clinging Mists legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Clinging Mists is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Clinging Mists legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Clinging Mists in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Clinging Mists legal in Legacy? Legality

Clinging Mists is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Clinging Mists legal in Vintage? Legality

Clinging Mists is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Clinging Mists legal in Pauper? Legality

Clinging Mists is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Clinging Mists from? Details

This printing of Clinging Mists is from DKA (DKA), with collector number 109.

Clinging Mists may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Clinging Mists's rarity? Details

Clinging Mists is a common card in DKA.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Clinging Mists? Details

Clinging Mists was illustrated by Anthony Francisco.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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