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Imperial Oath is a common Sorcery from PLST (PLST) costing {5}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Imperial Oath MTG card

Imperial Oath

Sorcery

Card Text

Create three 2/2 white Samurai creature tokens with vigilance. Scry 3.

Those chosen to guard the Imperial Palace are not only unrivaled warriors but also lionhearted champions of the Imperial cause.

Card Stats

common CMC: 6.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Nicholas Elias
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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Oath? Basics

Imperial Oath is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create three 2/2 white Samurai creature tokens with vigilance. Scry 3."

How much mana does Imperial Oath cost to cast? Basics

Imperial Oath has a mana cost of {5}{W}, which equals 6.0 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.

Imperial Oath's mana cost of {5}{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.

Imperial Oath 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.

Imperial Oath's current oracle text is: "Create three 2/2 white Samurai creature tokens with vigilance. Scry 3."

What is the current price of Imperial Oath? Pricing

The current market price for Imperial Oath is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Imperial Oath? Pricing

You can purchase Imperial Oath 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 Imperial Oath legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Oath in Standard is not available.

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

Is Imperial Oath legal in Modern? Legality

Imperial Oath is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Imperial Oath legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Imperial Oath 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 Imperial Oath legal in Pioneer? Legality

Imperial Oath is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Imperial Oath legal in Legacy? Legality

Imperial Oath is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Imperial Oath legal in Vintage? Legality

Imperial Oath 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 Imperial Oath legal in Pauper? Legality

Imperial Oath 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 Imperial Oath from? Details

This printing of Imperial Oath is from PLST (PLST), with collector number NEO-17.

Imperial Oath may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Imperial Oath's rarity? Details

Imperial Oath is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Imperial Oath? Details

Imperial Oath was illustrated by Nicholas Elias.

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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