What is the mana cost of Declaration in Stone?

Declaration in Stone has a converted mana cost of 2, requiring one white mana and one generic mana to cast. This low cost makes it an efficient removal option early in the game.

Who illustrated the art for card #12 in Shadows over Innistrad?

The artwork for Declaration in Stone was created by Tyler Jacobson, whose style contributed to the dark, gothic horror theme prevalent in the Shadows over Innistrad set.

Is Declaration in Stone a creature or a sorcery?

Declaration in Stone is a Sorcery card. It is played from the hand during your main phase and resolves to exile creatures before passing priority.

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The 2016 Shadows over Innistrad release features this rare foil sorcery, Declaration in Stone, numbered #12, designed by Tyler Jacobson.

Declaration in Stone

2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad

2016 Magic: The Gathering Shadows over Innistrad

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Issued as a rare foil treatment, this card offers collectors a shimmering finish that enhances its visual appeal within the set. In gameplay, Declaration in Stone serves as a powerful board wipe option. By exiling a target creature and all other creatures sharing its name, the card allows the player to gain resource advantage through the Investigate mechanic for each nontoken creature removed. This strategic utility makes it a favorite among competitive players and casual enthusiasts alike. For those building a comprehensive Shadows over Innistrad collection, securing this rare foil variant is a key milestone. The combination of its low mana cost, impactful effect, and attractive foil treatment makes it a highly desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game card library. Whether you are completing a full set or focusing on specific card numbers, this release represents a significant piece of the 2016 MTG landscape.

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Year

2016

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Shadows over Innistrad

Card Number

#12

Featured Subject

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Featured

Declaration in Stone

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Tyler Jacobson

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Sorcery

Color

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Exile target creature and all other creatures its controller controls with the same name as that creature. That player investigates for each nontoken creature exiled this way.

The message was clear to Sorin—Nahiri had paid Markov Manor a visit.