Quick Answer

Break Open is a common Instant from ONS (ONS) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Commander.

Break Open MTG card

Break Open

Instant

Card Text

Turn target face-down creature an opponent controls face up.

There are two ways to resolve puzzling situations: thoughtful contemplation or force. After thoughtful contemplation, most barbarians choose force.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.28
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.30
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Break Open? Basics

Break Open is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Turn target face-down creature an opponent controls face up."

How much mana does Break Open cost to cast? Basics

Break Open has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Break Open's mana cost of {1}{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.

Break Open has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Break Open's current oracle text is: "Turn target face-down creature an opponent controls face up."

What is the current price of Break Open? Pricing

The current market price for Break Open is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Break Open? Pricing

You can purchase Break Open 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.

Break Open normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.28

Is Break Open legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Break Open in Standard is not available.

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

Is Break Open legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Break Open in Modern is not available.

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

Is Break Open legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Break Open 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 Break Open legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Break Open in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Break Open legal in Legacy? Legality

Break Open is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Break Open legal in Vintage? Legality

Break Open 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 Break Open legal in Pauper? Legality

Break Open is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Break Open from? Details

This printing of Break Open is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 190.

Break Open may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Break Open's rarity? Details

Break Open is a common card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Break Open? Details

Break Open was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

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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