Quick Answer

Cast Down is a common Instant from 2XM (2XM) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cast Down MTG card

Cast Down

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target nonlegendary creature.

"Your life is finished, your name lost, and your work forgotten. It is as though Mazeura never existed." —*Chainer's Torment*

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Bastien L. Deharme

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.38
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
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Card Kingdom
$1.79
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$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.65
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€1.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (10 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cast Down? Basics

Cast Down is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target nonlegendary creature."

How much mana does Cast Down cost to cast? Basics

Cast Down has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Cast Down's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Cast Down 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.

Cast Down's current oracle text is: "Destroy target nonlegendary creature."

What is the current price of Cast Down? Pricing

The current market price for Cast Down is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Cast Down? Pricing

You can purchase Cast Down 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.

Cast Down normal: $0.38 | foil: $0.38

Is Cast Down legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cast Down in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cast Down legal in Modern? Legality

Cast Down is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cast Down legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cast Down 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 Cast Down legal in Pioneer? Legality

Cast Down is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Cast Down legal in Legacy? Legality

Cast Down is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cast Down legal in Vintage? Legality

Cast Down 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 Cast Down legal in Pauper? Legality

Cast Down 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 Cast Down from? Details

This printing of Cast Down is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 79.

Cast Down may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cast Down's rarity? Details

Cast Down is a common card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Cast Down? Details

Cast Down was illustrated by Bastien L. Deharme.

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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