Quick Answer

Govern the Guildless is a rare Sorcery from DIS (DIS) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Govern the Guildless MTG card

Govern the Guildless

Sorcery

Card Text

Gain control of target monocolored creature. Forecast — {1}{U}, Reveal this card from your hand: Target creature becomes the color or colors of your choice until end of turn. (Activate only during your upkeep and only once each turn.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 DIS DIS 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli
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Prices updated: 2026-03-04
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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Govern the Guildless? Basics

Govern the Guildless is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Gain control of target monocolored creature. Forecast — {1}{U}, Reveal this card from your hand: Target creature becomes the color or colors of your choice until end of turn. (Activate only during your upkeep and only once each turn.)"

How much mana does Govern the Guildless cost to cast? Basics

Govern the Guildless has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Govern the Guildless's mana cost of {5}{U} 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.

Govern the Guildless has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Govern the Guildless's current oracle text is: "Gain control of target monocolored creature. Forecast — {1}{U}, Reveal this card from your hand: Target creature becomes the color or colors of your choice until end of turn. (Activate only during your upkeep and only once each turn.)"

What is the current price of Govern the Guildless? Pricing

The current market price for Govern the Guildless is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.66 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Govern the Guildless? Pricing

You can purchase Govern the Guildless 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.

Govern the Guildless normal: $0.28 | foil: $0.66

Is Govern the Guildless legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Govern the Guildless in Standard is not available.

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

Is Govern the Guildless legal in Modern? Legality

Govern the Guildless is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Govern the Guildless legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Govern the Guildless 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 Govern the Guildless legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Govern the Guildless in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Govern the Guildless legal in Legacy? Legality

Govern the Guildless is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Govern the Guildless legal in Vintage? Legality

Govern the Guildless 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 Govern the Guildless legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Govern the Guildless 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 Govern the Guildless from? Details

This printing of Govern the Guildless is from DIS (DIS), with collector number 25.

Govern the Guildless may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Govern the Guildless's rarity? Details

Govern the Guildless is a rare card in DIS.

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

Who illustrated Govern the Guildless? Details

Govern the Guildless was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

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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