Magic: The Gathering

Sphere of Duty

Odyssey 48 • uncommon

Set: Odyssey
Collector number: 48
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: White
Artist: Christopher Moeller
Market price: $0.20

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$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.14 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon enchantment from the Odyssey set, Sphere of Duty offers players a strategic layer of protection that can define the flow of a match. Its presence on the battlefield demands careful planning from opponents, making it a thoughtful inclusion for those who value tactical board control.

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Card face

What it does

If a green source would deal damage to you, prevent 2 of that damage.

Duty subdues instinct.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Sphere of Duty was released in the Odyssey expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in 2001. As an enchantment, it was designed to provide players with a protective damage-prevention mechanic, reflecting the set's focus on graveyard interactions and complex board states. The card was intended to offer a strategic, defensive tool for white-aligned decks during a period when the game was heavily emphasizing tactical resource management.

The artwork was commissioned from Christopher Moeller, a celebrated illustrator known for his distinct, painterly style that often leans into fantasy realism. Moeller’s design for this card utilizes a muted, celestial aesthetic meant to evoke a sense of divine barrier or structured protection. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, albeit niche, uncommon piece, valued primarily by players looking to bolster their decks against aggressive damage-dealing strategies.

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