Quick Answer

Audacious Swap is a rare Instant from NCC (NCC) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Audacious Swap MTG card

Audacious Swap

Instant

Card Text

Casualty 2 (As you cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 2 or greater. When you do, copy this spell and you may choose a new target for the copy.) The owner of target nonenchantment permanent shuffles it into their library, then exiles the top card of their library. If it's a land card, they put it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, they may cast it without paying its mana cost.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Igor Grechanyi
Casualty

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Cardmarket
€0.50
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Audacious Swap? Basics

Audacious Swap is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Casualty 2 (As you cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 2 or greater. When you do, copy this spell and you may choose a new target for the copy.) The owner of target nonenchantment permanent shuffles it into their library, then exiles the top card of their library. If it's a land card, they put it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, they may cast it without paying its mana cost."

How much mana does Audacious Swap cost to cast? Basics

Audacious Swap 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.

Audacious Swap'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.

Audacious Swap 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.

Audacious Swap's current oracle text is: "Casualty 2 (As you cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power 2 or greater. When you do, copy this spell and you may choose a new target for the copy.) The owner of target nonenchantment permanent shuffles it into their library, then exiles the top card of their library. If it's a land card, they put it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, they may cast it without paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of Audacious Swap? Pricing

The current market price for Audacious Swap is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Audacious Swap? Pricing

You can purchase Audacious Swap 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 Audacious Swap legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Audacious Swap in Standard is not available.

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

Is Audacious Swap legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Audacious Swap in Modern is not available.

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

Is Audacious Swap legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Audacious Swap 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 Audacious Swap legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Audacious Swap in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Audacious Swap legal in Legacy? Legality

Audacious Swap is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Audacious Swap legal in Vintage? Legality

Audacious Swap 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 Audacious Swap legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Audacious Swap 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 Audacious Swap from? Details

This printing of Audacious Swap is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 44.

Audacious Swap may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Audacious Swap's rarity? Details

Audacious Swap is a rare card in NCC.

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

Who illustrated Audacious Swap? Details

Audacious Swap was illustrated by Igor Grechanyi.

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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