Promise of Power
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Black. Sorcery
Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic #54 · Illustrated by Kev Walker
Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic #54 · Illustrated by Kev WalkerWhat is Promise of Power worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Choose one —
• You draw five cards and you lose 5 life.
• Create an X/X black Demon creature token with flying, where X is the number of cards in your hand.
Entwine 
(Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Format legality
All 5 printings of Promise of Power
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #DDC-54· 2020rare· Cardmarket €0.62 | rare | $3.89 | No foil printing | €0.62 | |
 Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic dvd #54· 2014rare· Cardmarket €0.38 | rare | $0.60 | No foil printing | €0.38 | |
 Commander 2014 c14 #157· 2014rare· Cardmarket €0.31 | rare | $0.50 | No foil printing | €0.31 | |
 Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic ddc #54· 2009rare· Cardmarket €0.32 | rare | $0.63 | No foil printing | €0.32 | |
 Mirrodin mrd #74· 2003rare· Cardmarket €0.33 · €2.38 foil | rare | $0.59 | $3.73 | €0.33€2.38 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2003
- Printings
- 5
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #12,920 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Entwine
- Artist
- Kev Walker
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic card (#54).
54 · R · EN
- 54Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (3)
October 4, 2004
The power/toughness of the token is set when this spell resolves.
December 1, 2004
The power and toughness of the Demon token are set when Promise of Power resolves. They’re unaffected if the number of cards in your hand changes later.
December 1, 2004
If you pay the entwine cost, you draw five cards, then lose five life, then put the Demon token onto the battlefield. The five cards you draw count toward the Demon’s power and toughness.
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