Magic: The Gathering

Oath of Scholars

The List EXO-42 • rare

Set: The List
Collector number: EXO-42
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Michael Sutfin
Market price: $0.33

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$0.33market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.26 – $0.34 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare enchantment from The List, Oath of Scholars serves as a powerful utility piece for players looking to manipulate hand size and card advantage. Its inclusion in this curated selection highlights its enduring utility in strategic play, making it a sophisticated addition for any serious collector.

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What it does

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player chooses target player who has more cards in hand than they do and is their opponent. The first player may discard their hand and draw three cards.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Oath of Scholars was first released in the 1998 Exodus set, representing the second expansion of the Rath Cycle in Magic: The Gathering. Designed by the Magic development team during a period of experimentation with color-pie mechanics, the card was intended to provide blue-aligned players with a catch-up mechanism against opponents who had established card advantage. The enchantment forces a symmetrical draw effect when an opponent possesses more cards in hand, reflecting the game's shift toward more interactive and reactive play styles during the late 1990s.

The artwork was provided by Michael Sutfin, a prolific contributor to the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Sutfin’s illustration utilizes a dark, surreal aesthetic that emphasizes the ominous and scholarly nature of the oath, consistent with the atmospheric tone of the Exodus set. Upon its debut, the card was viewed primarily as a niche sideboard option for control decks, though it has since gained historical interest among collectors for its distinct visual style and its status as a foundational piece of blue-color enchantment design.

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Oath of ScholarsExodus · #42 · rare · 1998$0.40

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