Magic: The Gathering

Court of Ambition

Commander Legends 114 • rare

Set: Commander Legends
Collector number: 114
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: Ravenna Tran
Market price: $6.84

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What it's worth

$6.84market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$4.88 – $7.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare enchantment forces opponents to make difficult choices between discarding cards or losing life, shaping the flow of the game by exerting constant pressure on the table. Its impact is further amplified by its ability to grant the monarch status, rewarding players who can effectively control the rhythm of combat.

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Card face

What it does

When this enchantment enters, you become the monarch.

At the beginning of your upkeep, each opponent loses 3 life unless they discard a card. If you're the monarch, instead each opponent loses 6 life unless they discard two cards.

Watch your step.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Court of Ambition was released in 2020 as part of the Commander Legends set, the first booster pack product designed specifically for the Commander format. It was created to provide thematic support for the black color identity, focusing on the mechanics of the monarch—a strategic element introduced in earlier multiplayer sets that rewards players for seizing and maintaining control of the game's initiative. The design team sought to capture the treacherous, self-serving nature of power dynamics within a fantasy court.

The card features artwork by Ravenna Tran, who employed a high-contrast style to depict the heavy, oppressive atmosphere of a shadowy throne room. Her illustration focuses on the visual metaphor of influence and sacrifice, aligning with the card's function of forcing opponents to choose between discarding cards or losing life. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a powerful tool in aggressive black-aligned decks, praised by the community for its ability to punish opponents while simultaneously bolstering the controller's hand and presence.

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Other printings

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Court of AmbitionCommander Legends · #645 · rare · 2020$9.60

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