Magic: The Gathering

Sanctimony

Urza's Destiny 16 • uncommon

Set: Urza's Destiny
Collector number: 16
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: White
Artist: Mark Brill
Market price: $0.25

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Market

What it's worth

$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.22 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from this set, Sanctimony serves as a specialized tool for players looking to disrupt opponents who rely on specific color sources. Its ability to punish the use of red mana provides a focused tactical advantage, making it a thoughtful inclusion for those building decks centered on color-specific counters.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever an opponent taps a Mountain for mana, you may gain 1 life.

"To forgive our enemies is to forgive ourselves."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sanctimony was released in 1999 as part of Urza's Destiny, the final expansion in the Urza's Saga block. The set was designed to complete the overarching narrative of the Brothers' War, a pivotal conflict in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. Mechanically, the card reflects the set's focus on complex enchantment interactions and the ongoing tension between artifice and divine or spiritual forces within the game's lore.

The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a highly regarded artist known for his contributions to the fantasy and science fiction genres. His artwork for Sanctimony conveys a sense of weight and religious austerity, utilizing muted tones and structural forms that align with the aesthetic established by the design team for the Urza block. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a niche sideboard tool, primarily valued for its specific ability to punish players relying on red-mana strategies.

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About

About Sanctimony

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