Promise of Power
Mirrodin 74 • rare
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 74
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.63
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 released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the metallic, artificial world of Mirrodin, the card reflects the set's central themes of artifact synergy and mana manipulation. Mechanically, it was designed to offer players a high-risk, high-reward option, allowing them to draw cards and create a massive creature token at the cost of significant life points, fitting the set's overall focus on powerful, resource-intensive spells.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Carl Critchlow, whose distinct, dark fantasy style helped define much of the visual language for the Mirrodin block. Critchlow intended to capture the essence of black-aligned magic—a blend of ambition and sacrifice—by depicting an imposing, spectral figure looming over the metallic landscape. The card was well-received by players for its versatility in the Commander format, where its ability to scale with the amount of mana available makes it a perennial favorite for decks utilizing large amounts of black mana.
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. Mirrodin 74 • 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
