Browbeat vs Oath of Mages — MTG Card Comparison
Browbeat and Oath of Mages are closely matched. Oath of Mages costs less mana (2 vs 3). Choose based on your deck's specific needs.
Browbeat
Any player may have Browbeat deal 5 damage to them. If no one does, target player draws three cards.
*"Even the threat of power has power."
—Jeska, warrior adept*
Oath of Mages
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player chooses target player who has more life than they do and is their opponent. The first player may have this enchantment deal 1 damage to the second player.
| Stat | Browbeat | Oath of Mages |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {2}{R} | {1}{R} |
| CMC | 3 | 2 |
| Type | Sorcery | Enchantment |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Rare |
| Set | Masters 25 | Exodus |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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