Magic: The Gathering

Inspiring Call

Commander 2016 153 • uncommon

Set: Commander 2016
Collector number: 153
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Dan Murayama Scott
Market price: $0.36

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$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.33 – $0.37 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon instant, this card offers a strategic advantage by allowing players to draw a significant number of cards based on their strongest creatures. Its ability to provide both resilience and momentum makes it a practical, highly valued tool for sustaining board presence during a match.

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What it does

Draw a card for each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it. Those creatures gain indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy them.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Inspiring Call was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 expansion, a set designed specifically for the multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format. This particular release was notable for introducing four-color preconstructed decks, encouraging players to explore broader strategic synergies and complex color identities that were historically underrepresented in the game.

The card was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott, who captured a sense of rallying energy fitting the card's function of drawing power from one's creatures. It has since become a staple in green-aligned decks that focus on creature swarms and board durability, praised for its efficiency in providing both card advantage and protection during high-stakes moments.

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