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Sway of the Stars is a rare Sorcery from BOK (BOK) costing {8}{U}{U}. Current price: $4.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sway of the Stars MTG card

Sway of the Stars

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player shuffles their hand, graveyard, and all permanents they own into their library, then draws seven cards. Each player's life total becomes 7.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 10.0 BOK BOK 🎨 Randy Gallegos

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$4.28
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$39.30
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$4.99
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€1.73
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€18.79
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Prices updated: 2026-03-03
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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sway of the Stars? Basics

Sway of the Stars is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player shuffles their hand, graveyard, and all permanents they own into their library, then draws seven cards. Each player's life total becomes 7."

How much mana does Sway of the Stars cost to cast? Basics

Sway of the Stars has a mana cost of {8}{U}{U}, which equals 10.0 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.

Sway of the Stars's mana cost of {8}{U}{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.

Sway of the Stars has a mana value of 10.0. 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.

Sway of the Stars's current oracle text is: "Each player shuffles their hand, graveyard, and all permanents they own into their library, then draws seven cards. Each player's life total becomes 7."

What is the current price of Sway of the Stars? Pricing

The current market price for Sway of the Stars is approximately $4.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $39.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.73 EUR.

Where can I buy Sway of the Stars? Pricing

You can purchase Sway of the Stars 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.

Sway of the Stars normal: $4.28 | foil: $39.3

Is Sway of the Stars legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sway of the Stars in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sway of the Stars legal in Modern? Legality

Sway of the Stars is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sway of the Stars legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sway of the Stars 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 Sway of the Stars legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sway of the Stars in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sway of the Stars legal in Legacy? Legality

Sway of the Stars is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sway of the Stars legal in Vintage? Legality

Sway of the Stars 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 Sway of the Stars legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sway of the Stars 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 Sway of the Stars from? Details

This printing of Sway of the Stars is from BOK (BOK), with collector number 54.

Sway of the Stars may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sway of the Stars's rarity? Details

Sway of the Stars is a rare card in BOK.

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

Who illustrated Sway of the Stars? Details

Sway of the Stars was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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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