Quick Answer

Call to Heel is a common Instant from ALA (ALA) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Call to Heel MTG card

Call to Heel

Instant

Card Text

Return target creature to its owner's hand. Its controller draws a card.

On Bant, a sigil is both a prize of honor and a bond of duty. The one who bears it may be called to fulfill that charge at any moment.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Randy Gallegos

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.26
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Call to Heel? Basics

Call to Heel is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target creature to its owner's hand. Its controller draws a card."

How much mana does Call to Heel cost to cast? Basics

Call to Heel has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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 to Heel's mana cost of {1}{U} 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 to Heel 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.

Call to Heel's current oracle text is: "Return target creature to its owner's hand. Its controller draws a card."

What is the current price of Call to Heel? Pricing

The current market price for Call to Heel is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Call to Heel? Pricing

You can purchase Call to Heel 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.

Call to Heel normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.47

Is Call to Heel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Call to Heel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Call to Heel legal in Modern? Legality

Call to Heel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Call to Heel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Call to Heel 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 to Heel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Call to Heel in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Call to Heel legal in Legacy? Legality

Call to Heel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Call to Heel legal in Vintage? Legality

Call to Heel 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 to Heel legal in Pauper? Legality

Call to Heel 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 Call to Heel from? Details

This printing of Call to Heel is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 32.

Call to Heel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Call to Heel's rarity? Details

Call to Heel is a common card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Call to Heel? Details

Call to Heel was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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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