Quick Answer

Sail into the West is a rare Instant from LTC (LTC) costing {2}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sail into the West MTG card

Sail into the West

Instant

Card Text

Will of the council — Starting with you, each player votes for return or embark. If return gets more votes, each player returns up to two cards from their graveyard to their hand, then you exile Sail into the West. If embark gets more votes or the vote is tied, each player may discard their hand and draw seven cards.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 LTC LTC 🎨 Leonardo Borazio
Will of the council

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$0.70
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$0.79
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€1.39
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€0.90
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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 Sail into the West? Basics

Sail into the West is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Will of the council — Starting with you, each player votes for return or embark. If return gets more votes, each player returns up to two cards from their graveyard to their hand, then you exile Sail into the West. If embark gets more votes or the vote is tied, each player may discard their hand and draw seven cards."

How much mana does Sail into the West cost to cast? Basics

Sail into the West has a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Sail into the West's mana cost of {2}{G}{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.

Sail into the West 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.

Sail into the West's current oracle text is: "Will of the council — Starting with you, each player votes for return or embark. If return gets more votes, each player returns up to two cards from their graveyard to their hand, then you exile Sail into the West. If embark gets more votes or the vote is tied, each player may discard their hand and draw seven cards."

What is the current price of Sail into the West? Pricing

The current market price for Sail into the West is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Sail into the West? Pricing

You can purchase Sail into the West 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 Sail into the West legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sail into the West in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sail into the West legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sail into the West in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sail into the West legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sail into the West 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 Sail into the West legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sail into the West in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sail into the West legal in Legacy? Legality

Sail into the West is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sail into the West legal in Vintage? Legality

Sail into the West 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 Sail into the West legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sail into the West 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 Sail into the West from? Details

This printing of Sail into the West is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 149.

Sail into the West may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sail into the West's rarity? Details

Sail into the West is a rare card in LTC.

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

Who illustrated Sail into the West? Details

Sail into the West was illustrated by Leonardo Borazio.

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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