Dictate of Erebos
~$14.46 low · ~$36.77 high
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Black. Enchantment
Journey into Nyx #65 · Illustrated by Michael C. Hayes
Journey into Nyx #65 · Illustrated by Michael C. HayesWhat is Dictate of Erebos worth?
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Oracle text
Flash
Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"I take no pleasure in your suffering, but it is necessary. Once you accept your fate you'll find eternity more tolerable."
Format legality
All 4 printings of Dictate of Erebos
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secret Lair Drop sld #2204· 2025Borderlessrare· Cardmarket €17.86 · €20.01 foil | rare | $14.46 | — | €17.86€20.01 foil | |
 Secret Lair Drop sld #1713· 2024PosterBorderlessrare· Cardmarket €28.19 · €32.00 foil | rare | $36.77 | — | €28.19€32.00 foil | |
 The List plst #JOU-65· 2019rare· Cardmarket €15.73 | rare | $15.76 | No foil printing | €15.73 | |
 Journey into Nyx jou #65· 2014rare· Cardmarket €15.41 · €27.57 foil | rare | $17.77 | $29.35 | €15.41€27.57 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2014
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #1,025 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Flash
- Artists
- Bastien L. Deharme, Kathleen Neeley & AndWorld Design, Michael C. Hayes
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Journey into Nyx card (#65).
65
- 65Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (5)
April 26, 2014
If you and an opponent each control a Dictate of Erebos and a creature dies, a chain reaction happens. First the ability of one player's Dictate of Erebos will trigger, causing each opponent to sacrifice a creature. That sacrifice causes the ability of the other player's Dictate of Erebos to trigger, and so on.
April 26, 2014
If you control more than one Dictate of Erebos and a creature you control dies, each of the triggered abilities will trigger. Each opponent will sacrifice a creature each time one of those abilities resolves.
April 26, 2014
When the triggered ability resolves, first the player whose turn it is (if that player is an opponent) chooses which creature they will sacrifice, then each other opponent in turn order does the same, then all chosen creatures are sacrificed at the same time.
April 26, 2014
If multiple creatures you control die at the same time, Dictate of Erebos's triggered ability will trigger that many times.
April 26, 2014
None of the opponents are targeted. An opponent with hexproof would still sacrifice a creature.
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