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Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is a mythic Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor from MOM (MOM) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $13.81 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures MTG card

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor

Card Text

Menace When Sheoldred enters, each opponent sacrifices a nontoken creature or planeswalker of their choice. {4}{B}: Exile Sheoldred, then return it to the battlefield transformed under its owner's control. Activate only as a sorcery and only if an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard.

Card Stats

4/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 MOM MOM 🎨 Ryan Pancoast
Menace Transform

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Market Prices

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$13.81
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TCGPlayer
$17.96
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$21.99
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$22.99
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€14.18
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€16.11
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheoldred // The True Scriptures? Basics

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is a Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace When Sheoldred enters, each opponent sacrifices a nontoken creature or planeswalker of their choice. {4}{B}: Exile Sheoldred, then return it to the battlefield transformed under its owner's control. Activate only as a sorcery and only if an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard."

How much mana does Sheoldred // The True Scriptures cost to cast? Basics

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures's mana cost of {3}{B}{B} 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.

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures's current oracle text is: "Menace When Sheoldred enters, each opponent sacrifices a nontoken creature or planeswalker of their choice. {4}{B}: Exile Sheoldred, then return it to the battlefield transformed under its owner's control. Activate only as a sorcery and only if an opponent has eight or more cards in their graveyard."

What is the current price of Sheoldred // The True Scriptures? Pricing

The current market price for Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is approximately $13.81 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $17.96 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €14.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Sheoldred // The True Scriptures? Pricing

You can purchase Sheoldred // The True Scriptures 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.

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures normal: $13.81 | foil: $17.96

Is Sheoldred // The True Scriptures legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sheoldred // The True Scriptures in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sheoldred // The True Scriptures legal in Modern? Legality

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sheoldred // The True Scriptures legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures 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 Sheoldred // The True Scriptures legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sheoldred // The True Scriptures legal in Legacy? Legality

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sheoldred // The True Scriptures legal in Vintage? Legality

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures 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 Sheoldred // The True Scriptures legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sheoldred // The True Scriptures 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 Sheoldred // The True Scriptures from? Details

This printing of Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is from MOM (MOM), with collector number 125.

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sheoldred // The True Scriptures's rarity? Details

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is a mythic card in MOM.

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

Who illustrated Sheoldred // The True Scriptures? Details

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Sheoldred // The True Scriptures's power and toughness? Details

Sheoldred // The True Scriptures is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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