Sanctum of Calm Waters
M21Core Set 2021/#68/2020Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.32
TCGplayer$0.42
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.79Low $0.39▼ 20.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.42TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 7.7%30d▲ 7.7%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.54
90d low
$0.38
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.42
Core Set 2021
- Up 7.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 22% below its 90 day high of $0.54.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 840% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Enchantment — Shrine
At the beginning of your first main phase, you may draw X cards, where X is the number of Shrines you control. If you do, discard a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (4)
wotc23 Jun 2020
If Sanctum of Calm Waters leaves the battlefield while its ability is on the stack, you may control no Shrines as the ability resolves. If so, you may choose to draw zero cards and discard one, or you may choose not to draw zero cards and not discard a card.
wotc23 Jun 2020
Shrines count only enchantments with the subtype Shrine. Other cards with “shrine” in their name (such as Jungle Shrine, Luxa River Shrine, and Nantuko Shrine) don't count.
wotc23 Jun 2020
Each Shrine has an ability that counts the number of Shrines you control. These abilities include the Shrine they're printed on.
wotc23 Jun 2020
You draw X cards and discard a card all while the triggered ability is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions.
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About this card
Sanctum of Calm Waters
Sanctum of Calm Waters is a Legendary Enchantment — Shrine, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.42 (up 7.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sanctum of Calm Waters FAQ
How much is Sanctum of Calm Waters worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sanctum of Calm Waters is $0.42. It is up 7.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.38 to $0.54.
What is the cheapest printing of Sanctum of Calm Waters?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Core Set 2021 at $0.42 on TCGplayer.
What set was Sanctum of Calm Waters first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M21 #68, released 2020-07-03.
Is there a foil version of Sanctum of Calm Waters?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.95 versus $0.42 for nonfoil, which is 840% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Sanctum of Calm Waters legal in Commander?
Yes, Sanctum of Calm Waters is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sanctum of Calm Waters legal in Modern?
Yes, Sanctum of Calm Waters is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sanctum of Calm Waters legal in Standard?
Sanctum of Calm Waters is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Sanctum of Calm Waters do?
Sanctum of Calm Waters is a Legendary Enchantment — Shrine with mana cost {3}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of your first main phase, you may draw X cards, where X is the number of Shrines you control. If you do, discard a card.".