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Order of Succession is a rare Sorcery from C13 (C13) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

Order of Succession MTG card

Order of Succession

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose left or right. Starting with you and proceeding in the chosen direction, each player chooses a creature controlled by the next player in that direction. Each player gains control of the creature they chose.

"Long live . . . me."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 C13 C13 🎨 Magali Villeneuve

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$0.41
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$0.49
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€0.53
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€1.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Order of Succession? Basics

Order of Succession is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose left or right. Starting with you and proceeding in the chosen direction, each player chooses a creature controlled by the next player in that direction. Each player gains control of the creature they chose."

How much mana does Order of Succession cost to cast? Basics

Order of Succession has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Order of Succession's mana cost of {3}{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.

Order of Succession has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Order of Succession's current oracle text is: "Choose left or right. Starting with you and proceeding in the chosen direction, each player chooses a creature controlled by the next player in that direction. Each player gains control of the creature they chose."

What is the current price of Order of Succession? Pricing

The current market price for Order of Succession is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Order of Succession? Pricing

You can purchase Order of Succession 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 Order of Succession legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Order of Succession in Standard is not available.

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

Is Order of Succession legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Order of Succession in Modern is not available.

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

Is Order of Succession legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Order of Succession 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 Order of Succession legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Order of Succession in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Order of Succession legal in Legacy? Legality

Order of Succession is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Order of Succession legal in Vintage? Legality

Order of Succession 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 Order of Succession legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Order of Succession 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 Order of Succession from? Details

This printing of Order of Succession is from C13 (C13), with collector number 52.

Order of Succession may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Order of Succession's rarity? Details

Order of Succession is a rare card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Order of Succession? Details

Order of Succession was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve.

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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