Quick Answer

Act of Aggression is a uncommon Instant from C15 (C15) costing {3}{R/P}{R/P}. Current price: $0.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Act of Aggression MTG card

Act of Aggression

Instant

Card Text

({R/P} can be paid with either {R} or 2 life.) Gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 C15 C15 🎨 Whit Brachna

Market Prices

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$0.34
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€0.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Act of Aggression? Basics

Act of Aggression is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({R/P} can be paid with either {R} or 2 life.) Gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn."

How much mana does Act of Aggression cost to cast? Basics

Act of Aggression has a mana cost of {3}{R/P}{R/P}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Act of Aggression's mana cost of {3}{R/P}{R/P} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Act of Aggression has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Act of Aggression's current oracle text is: "({R/P} can be paid with either {R} or 2 life.) Gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn."

What is the current price of Act of Aggression? Pricing

The current market price for Act of Aggression is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Act of Aggression? Pricing

You can purchase Act of Aggression from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Act of Aggression legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Act of Aggression in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Act of Aggression legal in Modern? Legality

Act of Aggression is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Act of Aggression legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Act of Aggression is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Act of Aggression legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Act of Aggression in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Act of Aggression legal in Legacy? Legality

Act of Aggression is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Act of Aggression legal in Vintage? Legality

Act of Aggression is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Act of Aggression legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Act of Aggression in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Act of Aggression from? Details

This printing of Act of Aggression is from C15 (C15), with collector number 141.

Act of Aggression may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Act of Aggression's rarity? Details

Act of Aggression is a uncommon card in C15.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Act of Aggression? Details

Act of Aggression was illustrated by Whit Brachna.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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