Decree of Silence
Scourge 32 • rare
- Set
- Scourge
- Collector number
- 32
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Adam Rex
- Market price
- $23.66
What it does
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, counter that spell and put a depletion counter on this enchantment. If there are three or more depletion counters on this enchantment, sacrifice it.
Cycling 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana (4 generic mana blue mana blue mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
When you cycle this card, you may counter target spell.
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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Where it came from
Decree of Silence was introduced in the 2003 Scourge expansion for Magic: The Gathering, serving as part of a cycle of legendary sorceries and enchantments that focused on high-mana cost effects. The card was designed to embody the thematic concept of a crushing, absolute cessation of activity, fitting within the set's narrative of the plane of Otaria being reshaped by powerful forces.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Arnie Swekel, who utilized a stark, oppressive visual style to convey the gravity of the card's ability to counter spells. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its significant impact on casual and commander formats, where its unique ability to cancel multiple spells often functions as a powerful control piece in longer, more strategic games.
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