Volrath's Curse
TMPTempest/#101/1997Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.06 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
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90d high
$0.20
90d low
$0.18
Paper printings priced
1
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Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Tempest
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 10% below its 90 day high of $0.20.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated. That creature's controller may sacrifice a permanent of their choice for that player to ignore this effect until end of turn.
: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
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Rulings (2)
wotc8 Jun 2016
Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
wotc4 Oct 2004
If the creature this card is on is sacrificed to this card, this card is put into the graveyard before the ability to unsummon it can be used.
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About this card
Volrath's Curse
Volrath's Curse is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Volrath's Curse FAQ
How much is Volrath's Curse worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Volrath's Curse is $0.18. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.18 to $0.20.
What is the cheapest printing of Volrath's Curse?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Volrath's Curse first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #101, released 1997-10-14.
Is Volrath's Curse legal in Commander?
Yes, Volrath's Curse is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Volrath's Curse legal in Modern?
Volrath's Curse is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Volrath's Curse legal in Standard?
Volrath's Curse is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Volrath's Curse do?
Volrath's Curse is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated. That creature's controller may sacrifice a permanent of their choice for that player to ignore this effect until end of turn. {1}{U}: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.".