Promise of Power
Commander 2014 157 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2014
- Collector number
- 157
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.47
What it does
Choose one —
• You draw five cards and you lose 5 life.
• Create an X/X black Demon creature token with flying, where X is the number of cards in your hand.
Entwine 4 generic mana (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Promise of Power on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Promise of Power was first introduced as part of the Commander 2014 set, released by Wizards of the Coast to support the popular multiplayer Commander format. The card itself is a reprint originally from the 2004 Mirrodin set, chosen for the 2014 collection to provide players with a powerful, versatile black spell that allows for significant card draw at the cost of life, paired with the potential to create a massive creature token.
The artwork for this version was provided by Kev Walker, a prolific illustrator long associated with the game's aesthetic. Walker's design for the piece emphasizes the dark, monolithic power inherent to black mana, utilizing his signature high-contrast style to depict the ominous entity associated with the spell. Upon its inclusion in the Commander 2014 decks, it was well-received by players for its ability to function as both a late-game finisher and a vital resource engine.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Promise of Power
Promise of Power is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander 2014 157 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Promise of Power on collecto.rs?
Promise of Power doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Promise of Power?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Promise of Power catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Promise of Power is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
