Quick Answer

Sword of Once and Future is a mythic Artifact — Equipment from MOM (MOM) costing {3}. Current price: $4.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sword of Once and Future MTG card

Sword of Once and Future

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has protection from blue and from black. Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, surveil 2. Then you may cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard without paying its mana cost. If that spell would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead. Equip {2}

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 3.0 MOM MOM 🎨 Joshua Cairos
Equip Surveil

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$4.04
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$4.52
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$5.99
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$5.99
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€2.97
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€3.08
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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sword of Once and Future? Basics

Sword of Once and Future is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has protection from blue and from black. Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, surveil 2. Then you may cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard without paying its mana cost. If that spell would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Sword of Once and Future cost to cast? Basics

Sword of Once and Future has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Sword of Once and Future's mana cost of {3} 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.

Sword of Once and Future 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.

Sword of Once and Future's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has protection from blue and from black. Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, surveil 2. Then you may cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard without paying its mana cost. If that spell would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Sword of Once and Future? Pricing

The current market price for Sword of Once and Future is approximately $4.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.97 EUR.

Where can I buy Sword of Once and Future? Pricing

You can purchase Sword of Once and Future 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.

Sword of Once and Future normal: $4.04 | foil: $4.52

Is Sword of Once and Future legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sword of Once and Future in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sword of Once and Future legal in Modern? Legality

Sword of Once and Future is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sword of Once and Future legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sword of Once and Future 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 Sword of Once and Future legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sword of Once and Future is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sword of Once and Future legal in Legacy? Legality

Sword of Once and Future is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sword of Once and Future legal in Vintage? Legality

Sword of Once and Future 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 Sword of Once and Future legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sword of Once and Future 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 Sword of Once and Future from? Details

This printing of Sword of Once and Future is from MOM (MOM), with collector number 265.

Sword of Once and Future may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sword of Once and Future's rarity? Details

Sword of Once and Future 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 Sword of Once and Future? Details

Sword of Once and Future was illustrated by Joshua Cairos.

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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