Quick Answer

Prison Sentence is a common Enchantment — Aura from BRO (BRO) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Prison Sentence MTG card

Prison Sentence

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature When this Aura enters, scry 2. Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.

War prisoners were ineffective political pawns, as neither brother cared enough to trade for them.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Valera Lutfullina
Enchant Scry

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$0.04
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$0.10
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.09
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison Sentence? Basics

Prison Sentence is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature When this Aura enters, scry 2. Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated."

How much mana does Prison Sentence cost to cast? Basics

Prison Sentence has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Prison Sentence's mana cost of {2}{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.

Prison Sentence has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Prison Sentence's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature When this Aura enters, scry 2. Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated."

What is the current price of Prison Sentence? Pricing

The current market price for Prison Sentence is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Prison Sentence? Pricing

You can purchase Prison Sentence 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.

Prison Sentence normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.1

Is Prison Sentence legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Prison Sentence in Standard is not available.

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

Is Prison Sentence legal in Modern? Legality

Prison Sentence is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Prison Sentence legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Prison Sentence 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 Prison Sentence legal in Pioneer? Legality

Prison Sentence is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Prison Sentence legal in Legacy? Legality

Prison Sentence is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Prison Sentence legal in Vintage? Legality

Prison Sentence 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 Prison Sentence legal in Pauper? Legality

Prison Sentence 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 Prison Sentence from? Details

This printing of Prison Sentence is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 21.

Prison Sentence may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Prison Sentence's rarity? Details

Prison Sentence is a common card in BRO.

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

Who illustrated Prison Sentence? Details

Prison Sentence was illustrated by Valera Lutfullina.

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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