Quick Answer

Break Through the Line is a uncommon Enchantment from FRF (FRF) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Break Through the Line MTG card

Break Through the Line

Enchantment

Card Text

{R}: Target creature with power 2 or less gains haste until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn.

"If the Mardu were more in tune with their beasts, they would not scare so easily." —Jilaya, Temur whisperer

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 FRF FRF 🎨 Clint Cearley

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.27
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TCGPlayer
$1.21
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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Cardmarket
€0.84
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Break Through the Line? Basics

Break Through the Line is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}: Target creature with power 2 or less gains haste until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Break Through the Line cost to cast? Basics

Break Through the Line 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 Through the Line'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 Through the Line 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 Through the Line's current oracle text is: "{R}: Target creature with power 2 or less gains haste until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Break Through the Line? Pricing

The current market price for Break Through the Line is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Break Through the Line? Pricing

You can purchase Break Through the Line 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 Through the Line normal: $0.27 | foil: $1.21

Is Break Through the Line legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Break Through the Line in Standard is not available.

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

Is Break Through the Line legal in Modern? Legality

Break Through the Line is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Break Through the Line legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Break Through the Line 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 Through the Line legal in Pioneer? Legality

Break Through the Line is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Break Through the Line legal in Legacy? Legality

Break Through the Line is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Break Through the Line legal in Vintage? Legality

Break Through the Line 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 Through the Line legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Break Through the Line 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 Break Through the Line from? Details

This printing of Break Through the Line is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 94.

Break Through the Line may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Break Through the Line's rarity? Details

Break Through the Line is a uncommon card in FRF.

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

Who illustrated Break Through the Line? Details

Break Through the Line was illustrated by Clint Cearley.

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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