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Roiling Vortex is a rare Enchantment from PRM (PRM) costing {1}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Roiling Vortex MTG card

Roiling Vortex

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals 1 damage to them. Whenever a player casts a spell, if no mana was spent to cast that spell, this enchantment deals 5 damage to that player. {R}: Your opponents can't gain life this turn.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Campbell White

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roiling Vortex? Basics

Roiling Vortex is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals 1 damage to them. Whenever a player casts a spell, if no mana was spent to cast that spell, this enchantment deals 5 damage to that player. {R}: Your opponents can't gain life this turn."

How much mana does Roiling Vortex cost to cast? Basics

Roiling Vortex has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Roiling Vortex's mana cost of {1}{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.

Roiling Vortex has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Roiling Vortex's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals 1 damage to them. Whenever a player casts a spell, if no mana was spent to cast that spell, this enchantment deals 5 damage to that player. {R}: Your opponents can't gain life this turn."

What is the current price of Roiling Vortex? Pricing

Price data for Roiling Vortex is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Roiling Vortex? Pricing

You can purchase Roiling Vortex 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 Roiling Vortex legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Roiling Vortex in Standard is not available.

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

Is Roiling Vortex legal in Modern? Legality

Roiling Vortex is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Roiling Vortex legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Roiling Vortex 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 Roiling Vortex legal in Pioneer? Legality

Roiling Vortex is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Roiling Vortex legal in Legacy? Legality

Roiling Vortex is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Roiling Vortex legal in Vintage? Legality

Roiling Vortex 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 Roiling Vortex legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Roiling Vortex 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 Roiling Vortex from? Details

This printing of Roiling Vortex is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 83832.

Roiling Vortex may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Roiling Vortex's rarity? Details

Roiling Vortex is a rare card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Roiling Vortex? Details

Roiling Vortex was illustrated by Campbell White.

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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