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Confession Dial is a rare Artifact from WHO (WHO) costing {3}. Legal in Commander.

Confession Dial MTG card

Confession Dial

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, surveil 3. {T}: Target legendary creature card in your graveyard gains escape until end of turn. The escape cost is equal to its mana cost plus exile three other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast it from your graveyard for its escape cost this turn.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Narendra Bintara Adi
Surveil

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Confession Dial? Basics

Confession Dial is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, surveil 3. {T}: Target legendary creature card in your graveyard gains escape until end of turn. The escape cost is equal to its mana cost plus exile three other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast it from your graveyard for its escape cost this turn.)"

How much mana does Confession Dial cost to cast? Basics

Confession Dial has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Confession Dial's mana cost of {3} 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.

Confession Dial 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.

Confession Dial's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, surveil 3. {T}: Target legendary creature card in your graveyard gains escape until end of turn. The escape cost is equal to its mana cost plus exile three other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast it from your graveyard for its escape cost this turn.)"

What is the current price of Confession Dial? Pricing

Price data for Confession Dial is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Confession Dial? Pricing

You can purchase Confession Dial 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.

Is Confession Dial legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Confession Dial in Standard is not available.

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

Is Confession Dial legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Confession Dial in Modern is not available.

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

Is Confession Dial legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Confession Dial 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 Confession Dial legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Confession Dial in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Confession Dial legal in Legacy? Legality

Confession Dial is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Confession Dial legal in Vintage? Legality

Confession Dial 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 Confession Dial legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Confession Dial in Pauper is not available.

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 Confession Dial from? Details

This printing of Confession Dial is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 1047.

Confession Dial may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Confession Dial's rarity? Details

Confession Dial is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Confession Dial? Details

Confession Dial was illustrated by Narendra Bintara Adi.

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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