Magic: The Gathering

Dawn of Hope

Starter Commander Decks 17 • rare

Set: Starter Commander Decks
Collector number: 17
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: White
Artist: Sung Choi
Market price: $0.30

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Market

What it's worth

$0.30market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.25 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the starter commander decks offers a repeatable way to draw cards and create tokens, serving as a versatile engine for decks that focus on gaining life. Its utility makes it a reliable tool for maintaining momentum throughout a game, which is why players often value its presence in their collections.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever you gain life, you may pay 2 generic mana. If you do, draw a card.

3 generic mana white mana: Create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token with lifelink.

"To wage war, secure peace within yourself."— Emmara

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Dawn of Hope was originally introduced in the Guilds of Ravnica expansion in 2018, though this specific printing originates from the 2022 Starter Commander Decks. It was designed to provide White decks with a repeatable source of card advantage and token creation, fitting the color's mechanical identity of balancing defense with steady, incremental growth.

The artwork was illustrated by Volkan Baga, who utilized a luminous, high-fantasy aesthetic to evoke the card's theme of resilience and spiritual solace. Within the context of Commander gameplay, the card is recognized for its versatility, allowing players to pay mana to draw cards whenever they gain life, making it a staple inclusion for strategies focused on lifegain synergies.

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About Dawn of Hope

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