Close Encounter
Magic: The Gathering | Edge of Eternities - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 176 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Edge of Eternities |
| Available | 116 items |
| From | $0.25 |
| Type | Instant |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | $0.25 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.29 | 71 | ||
NMFoil | $0.29 | 3 | ||
NM | $0.26 | 12 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $0.26 | 3 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $0.41 | 3 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.41 | 22 | Unavailable |
About Close Encounter
Close Encounter from Edge of Eternities is currently available from around $0.20. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, choose a creature you control or a warped creature card you own in exile.
Close Encounter deals damage equal to the power of the chosen creature or card to target creature.
Flavor Text
Many mistake terrasymbiotic philosophy as pacifism. They are rarely wrong twice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Close Encounter worth?
Close Encounter is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.20 for Edge of Eternities. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Close Encounter currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Close Encounter legal in Commander?
Close Encounter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Close Encounter legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Close Encounter on the Reserved List?
No. Close Encounter is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Close Encounter in-game text?
In game, Close Encounter is a Instant with text that starts: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, choose a creature you control or a warped creature card you own in exile.".
How popular is Close Encounter in Commander decks?
Close Encounter ranks #20,053 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Close Encounter legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.