Rule of Law

MRDMirrodin/#19/2003Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Rule of Law
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.49
Cardmarket€0.44
ManaPool$0.67
TCGplayer$2.54
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.75
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.49High $1.79Low $0.99▲ 50.5%
This printing
SetMRD
Collector #19
Released2003-10-02
Rarityrare
ArtistScott M. Fischer
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.54TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 1.2%30d▲ 2.0%90d▲ 43.5%
90d high
$2.64
90d low
$1.75
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.42
Core Set 2020
  • Up 2.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $2.64.
  • This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 490% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (4 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Core Set 2020M20 · #35 · 2019-07-12nonfoiluncommon$0.42▲ 0.0%▲ 5.0%
eBay
Tenth Edition10E · #37 · 2007-07-13nonfoiluncommon$0.79▲ 0.0%▼ 4.8%
eBay
MirrodinMRD · #19 · 2003-10-02nonfoilrare$2.54▼ 1.2%▼ 3.8%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #2478 · 2026-04-27nonfoilrare$4.89▼ 1.0%▼ 3.4%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Each player can't cast more than one spell each turn.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (2)
wotc12 Jul 2019
Rule of Law looks at the entire turn to see if a player has cast a spell, even if Rule of Law wasn’t on the battlefield when that spell was cast. Notably, you can’t cast Rule of Law and then cast another spell during the same turn.
wotc12 Jul 2019
If you cast a spell that was countered, you can’t cast another spell during the same turn.
About this card

Rule of Law

Rule of Law is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{W} (mana value 3). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.54 (up 2.0% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Rule of Law FAQ

How much is Rule of Law worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Rule of Law is $2.54. It is up 2.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.75 to $2.64.
What is the cheapest printing of Rule of Law?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Core Set 2020 at $0.42 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Rule of Law?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $4.89 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Rule of Law are there?
Rule of Law has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Rule of Law first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #19, released 2003-10-02.
What is the newest printing of Rule of Law?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2478, released 2026-04-27.
Is there a foil version of Rule of Law?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $14.99 versus $2.54 for nonfoil, which is 490% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Rule of Law legal in Commander?
Yes, Rule of Law is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.