Quick Answer

Arms Race is a uncommon Enchantment from BRO (BRO) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arms Race MTG card

Arms Race

Enchantment

Card Text

{3}{R}: You may put an artifact card from your hand onto the battlefield. That artifact gains haste. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.

"You want it good, fast, or cheap? You can't have all three."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Leesha Hannigan

Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arms Race? Basics

Arms Race is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}{R}: You may put an artifact card from your hand onto the battlefield. That artifact gains haste. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Arms Race cost to cast? Basics

Arms Race has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Arms Race's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Arms Race has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Arms Race's current oracle text is: "{3}{R}: You may put an artifact card from your hand onto the battlefield. That artifact gains haste. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Arms Race? Pricing

The current market price for Arms Race is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Arms Race? Pricing

You can purchase Arms Race 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.

Arms Race normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.15

Is Arms Race legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arms Race in Standard is not available.

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

Is Arms Race legal in Modern? Legality

Arms Race is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Arms Race legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arms Race 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 Arms Race legal in Pioneer? Legality

Arms Race is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Arms Race legal in Legacy? Legality

Arms Race is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arms Race legal in Vintage? Legality

Arms Race 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 Arms Race legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arms Race 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 Arms Race from? Details

This printing of Arms Race is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 126.

Arms Race may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arms Race's rarity? Details

Arms Race is a uncommon card in BRO.

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

Who illustrated Arms Race? Details

Arms Race was illustrated by Leesha Hannigan.

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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