Magic: The Gathering

Dictate of the Twin Gods

Starter Commander Decks 131 • rare

Set: Starter Commander Decks
Collector number: 131
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Jaime Jones
Market price: $1.18

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$1.18market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$1.12 – $1.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare enchantment significantly alters the flow of a game by doubling all damage dealt, forcing players to manage their resources and defenses with newfound urgency. Because it impacts every source of damage equally, it serves as a powerful centerpiece that transforms a standard encounter into a high-stakes display of volatility.

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What it does

Flash

If a source would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage to that permanent or player instead.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Dictate of the Twin Gods first appeared in the Journey into Nyx expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2014, designed to capture the flavor of the Theros block's Greek mythology-inspired setting. As an enchantment that doubles all damage dealt by any source, it was crafted to force high-tension, aggressive gameplay, embodying the chaotic nature of the gods it depicts. The card was later reprinted in the Starter Commander Decks to provide players with a powerful, thematic tool for red-based aggressive strategies.

The artwork was created by Jaime Jones, a veteran illustrator known for his dramatic lighting and cinematic compositions. Jones opted for a bold, symmetrical design that visually communicates the card's mechanical effect, showing the twins as imposing, mirrored figures. The card has been widely received by the community as a quintessential 'political' or 'group slug' staple, prized for its ability to drastically shorten games and create memorable, high-stakes turns.

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