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Hour of Devastation is a rare Sorcery from HOU (HOU) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hour of Devastation MTG card

Hour of Devastation

Sorcery

Card Text

All creatures lose indestructible until end of turn. Hour of Devastation deals 5 damage to each creature and each non-Bolas planeswalker.

"Everything here exists or perishes at my whim. Including you, Gatewatch." —Nicol Bolas

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Simon Dominic

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Market Prices

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$0.41
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$0.95
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$0.69
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€0.48
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€1.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hour of Devastation? Basics

Hour of Devastation is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "All creatures lose indestructible until end of turn. Hour of Devastation deals 5 damage to each creature and each non-Bolas planeswalker."

How much mana does Hour of Devastation cost to cast? Basics

Hour of Devastation has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Hour of Devastation's mana cost of {3}{R}{R} 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.

Hour of Devastation has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Hour of Devastation's current oracle text is: "All creatures lose indestructible until end of turn. Hour of Devastation deals 5 damage to each creature and each non-Bolas planeswalker."

What is the current price of Hour of Devastation? Pricing

The current market price for Hour of Devastation is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Hour of Devastation? Pricing

You can purchase Hour of Devastation 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.

Hour of Devastation normal: $0.41 | foil: $0.95

Is Hour of Devastation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hour of Devastation in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hour of Devastation legal in Modern? Legality

Hour of Devastation is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hour of Devastation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hour of Devastation 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 Hour of Devastation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hour of Devastation is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hour of Devastation legal in Legacy? Legality

Hour of Devastation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hour of Devastation legal in Vintage? Legality

Hour of Devastation 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 Hour of Devastation legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hour of Devastation 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 Hour of Devastation from? Details

This printing of Hour of Devastation is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 97.

Hour of Devastation may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hour of Devastation's rarity? Details

Hour of Devastation is a rare card in HOU.

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

Who illustrated Hour of Devastation? Details

Hour of Devastation was illustrated by Simon Dominic.

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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