Dictate of Erebos
The List JOU-65 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- JOU-65
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Michael C. Hayes
- Market price
- $18.15
What it does
Flash
Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"I take no pleasure in your suffering, but it is necessary. Once you accept your fate you'll find eternity more tolerable."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dictate of Erebos was originally introduced in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering set Journey into Nyx, the final installment of the Theros block. Designed as an enchantment with a powerful sacrifice-trigger effect, it reflects the block's focus on Greek mythology and the influence of the gods. The card depicts the domain of Erebos, the god of the dead, emphasizing themes of mortality and tribute.
The artwork for the card was created by Seb McKinnon, who opted for a haunting, ethereal aesthetic that contrasts with the typical aggressive depictions of black-aligned magic. Upon its release, the card became a staple in the Commander format, where its ability to force opponents to sacrifice creatures whenever a player's own creature dies proved both resilient and disruptive. Its inclusion in The List, a curated collection of reprints featured in Set Boosters, serves to keep the card accessible for players utilizing graveyard-recursion strategies.
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