Transcendence
TORTorment/#20/2002Rare
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$6.49
Cardmarket€2.99
ManaPool$3.11
TCGplayer$6.11
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$2.80
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $6.49High $7.49Low $5.99▲ 8.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$6.11TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-11
7d▼ 5.3%30d▼ 12.1%90d▼ 18.2%
90d high
$7.43
90d low
$5.96
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$6.11
Torment
- Down 12.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 20% below its 90 day high of $7.43.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 555% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
You don't lose the game for having 0 or less life.
When you have 20 or more life, you lose the game.
Whenever you lose life, you gain 2 life for each 1 life you lost. (Damage dealt to you causes you to lose life.)
Card capabilities
EnchantmentLife gain
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
If your life total is 20 or more and you control an effect that states “you can’t lose the game”, then an infinite loop is formed. If neither player wants to end the loop by removing one of these two cards from the battlefield, the game ends in a draw.
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About this card
Transcendence
Transcendence is an Enchantment, with mana cost {3}{W}{W}{W} (mana value 6).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $6.11 (down 12.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Transcendence FAQ
How much is Transcendence worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Transcendence is $6.11. It is down 12.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $5.96 to $7.43.
What is the cheapest printing of Transcendence?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Torment at $6.11 on TCGplayer.
What set was Transcendence first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TOR #20, released 2002-02-04.
Is there a foil version of Transcendence?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $39.99 versus $6.11 for nonfoil, which is 555% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Transcendence legal in Commander?
Yes, Transcendence is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Transcendence legal in Modern?
Transcendence is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Transcendence legal in Standard?
Transcendence is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Transcendence do?
Transcendence is an Enchantment with mana cost {3}{W}{W}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "You don't lose the game for having 0 or less life. When you have 20 or more life, you lose the game. Whenever you lose life, you gain 2 life for each 1 life you lost. (Damage dealt to you causes you to lose life.)".