Quick Answer

False Dawn is a rare Sorcery from APC (APC) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

False Dawn MTG card

False Dawn

Sorcery

Card Text

Until end of turn, spells and abilities you control that would add colored mana instead add that much white mana. Until end of turn, you may spend white mana as though it were mana of any color. Draw a card.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 APC APC 🎨 Dave Dorman

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$7.15
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$0.49
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$9.99
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Prices updated: 2026-03-03
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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is False Dawn? Basics

False Dawn is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, spells and abilities you control that would add colored mana instead add that much white mana. Until end of turn, you may spend white mana as though it were mana of any color. Draw a card."

How much mana does False Dawn cost to cast? Basics

False Dawn has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

False Dawn's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

False Dawn has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

False Dawn's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, spells and abilities you control that would add colored mana instead add that much white mana. Until end of turn, you may spend white mana as though it were mana of any color. Draw a card."

What is the current price of False Dawn? Pricing

The current market price for False Dawn is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy False Dawn? Pricing

You can purchase False Dawn 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.

False Dawn normal: $0.24 | foil: $7.15

Is False Dawn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for False Dawn in Standard is not available.

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

Is False Dawn legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for False Dawn in Modern is not available.

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

Is False Dawn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

False Dawn 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 False Dawn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for False Dawn in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is False Dawn legal in Legacy? Legality

False Dawn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is False Dawn legal in Vintage? Legality

False Dawn 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 False Dawn legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for False Dawn 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 False Dawn from? Details

This printing of False Dawn is from APC (APC), with collector number 10.

False Dawn may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is False Dawn's rarity? Details

False Dawn is a rare card in APC.

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

Who illustrated False Dawn? Details

False Dawn was illustrated by Dave Dorman.

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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