Quick Answer

Call for Aid is a rare Sorcery from LTC (LTC) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Commander.

Call for Aid MTG card

Call for Aid

Sorcery

Card Text

Gain control of all creatures target opponent controls until end of turn. Untap those creatures. They gain haste until end of turn. You can't attack that player this turn. You can't sacrifice those creatures this turn.

"We must hasten. The beacons of Gondor are alight. War is kindled." —Gandalf

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 LTC LTC 🎨 Nino Is

Market Prices

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$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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€0.25
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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 Call for Aid? Basics

Call for Aid is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Gain control of all creatures target opponent controls until end of turn. Untap those creatures. They gain haste until end of turn. You can't attack that player this turn. You can't sacrifice those creatures this turn."

How much mana does Call for Aid cost to cast? Basics

Call for Aid has a mana cost of {4}{R}, 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.

Call for Aid's mana cost of {4}{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.

Call for Aid 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.

Call for Aid's current oracle text is: "Gain control of all creatures target opponent controls until end of turn. Untap those creatures. They gain haste until end of turn. You can't attack that player this turn. You can't sacrifice those creatures this turn."

What is the current price of Call for Aid? Pricing

The current market price for Call for Aid is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Call for Aid? Pricing

You can purchase Call for Aid 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 Call for Aid legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Call for Aid in Standard is not available.

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

Is Call for Aid legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Call for Aid in Modern is not available.

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

Is Call for Aid legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Call for Aid 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 Call for Aid legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Call for Aid in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Call for Aid legal in Legacy? Legality

Call for Aid is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Call for Aid legal in Vintage? Legality

Call for Aid 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 Call for Aid legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Call for Aid 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 Call for Aid from? Details

This printing of Call for Aid is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 30.

Call for Aid may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Call for Aid's rarity? Details

Call for Aid is a rare card in LTC.

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

Who illustrated Call for Aid? Details

Call for Aid was illustrated by Nino Is.

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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