Quick Answer

They Came from the Pipes is a rare Enchantment from DSC (DSC) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

They Came from the Pipes MTG card

They Came from the Pipes

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters, manifest dread twice. (To manifest dread, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) Whenever a face-down creature you control enters, draw a card.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 DSC DSC 🎨 Andreas Zafiratos
Manifest Manifest dread

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€0.39
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Came from the Pipes? Basics

They Came from the Pipes is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters, manifest dread twice. (To manifest dread, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) Whenever a face-down creature you control enters, draw a card."

How much mana does They Came from the Pipes cost to cast? Basics

They Came from the Pipes has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

They Came from the Pipes's mana cost of {4}{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.

They Came from the Pipes 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.

They Came from the Pipes's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters, manifest dread twice. (To manifest dread, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature and the other into your graveyard. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) Whenever a face-down creature you control enters, draw a card."

What is the current price of They Came from the Pipes? Pricing

The current market price for They Came from the Pipes is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.39 EUR.

Where can I buy They Came from the Pipes? Pricing

You can purchase They Came from the Pipes 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 They Came from the Pipes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for They Came from the Pipes in Standard is not available.

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

Is They Came from the Pipes legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for They Came from the Pipes in Modern is not available.

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

Is They Came from the Pipes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

They Came from the Pipes 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 They Came from the Pipes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for They Came from the Pipes in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is They Came from the Pipes legal in Legacy? Legality

They Came from the Pipes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is They Came from the Pipes legal in Vintage? Legality

They Came from the Pipes 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 They Came from the Pipes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for They Came from the Pipes 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 They Came from the Pipes from? Details

This printing of They Came from the Pipes is from DSC (DSC), with collector number 14.

They Came from the Pipes may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is They Came from the Pipes's rarity? Details

They Came from the Pipes is a rare card in DSC.

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

Who illustrated They Came from the Pipes? Details

They Came from the Pipes was illustrated by Andreas Zafiratos.

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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