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Ominous Asylum is a common Land from OM1 (OM1). Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Ominous Asylum MTG card

Ominous Asylum

Land

Card Text

This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B} or {R}. {4}, {T}: Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)

Card Stats

common OM1 OM1 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren
Surveil

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Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ominous Asylum? Basics

Ominous Asylum is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B} or {R}. {4}, {T}: Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Ominous Asylum cost to cast? Basics

Ominous Asylum has a mana cost of 0, which equals 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.

Ominous Asylum's mana cost of 0 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.

Ominous Asylum has a mana value of 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.

Ominous Asylum's current oracle text is: "This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B} or {R}. {4}, {T}: Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Ominous Asylum? Pricing

Price data for Ominous Asylum is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ominous Asylum? Pricing

You can purchase Ominous Asylum 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 Ominous Asylum legal in Standard? Legality

Ominous Asylum is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Ominous Asylum legal in Modern? Legality

Ominous Asylum is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ominous Asylum legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ominous Asylum 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 Ominous Asylum legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ominous Asylum is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ominous Asylum legal in Legacy? Legality

Ominous Asylum is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ominous Asylum legal in Vintage? Legality

Ominous Asylum 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 Ominous Asylum legal in Pauper? Legality

Ominous Asylum 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 Ominous Asylum from? Details

This printing of Ominous Asylum is from OM1 (OM1), with collector number 182.

Ominous Asylum may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ominous Asylum's rarity? Details

Ominous Asylum is a common card in OM1.

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

Who illustrated Ominous Asylum? Details

Ominous Asylum was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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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