Quick Answer

Chronomantic Escape is a uncommon Sorcery from FUT (FUT) costing {4}{W}{W}. Current price: $2.84 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chronomantic Escape MTG card

Chronomantic Escape

Sorcery

Card Text

Until your next turn, creatures can't attack you. Exile Chronomantic Escape with three time counters on it. Suspend 3—{2}{W} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{W} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 FUT FUT 🎨 Franz Vohwinkel
Suspend

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.84
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$14.85
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.51
Normal
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Cardmarket
€8.39
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chronomantic Escape? Basics

Chronomantic Escape is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Until your next turn, creatures can't attack you. Exile Chronomantic Escape with three time counters on it. Suspend 3—{2}{W} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{W} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Chronomantic Escape cost to cast? Basics

Chronomantic Escape has a mana cost of {4}{W}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Chronomantic Escape's mana cost of {4}{W}{W} 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.

Chronomantic Escape has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Chronomantic Escape's current oracle text is: "Until your next turn, creatures can't attack you. Exile Chronomantic Escape with three time counters on it. Suspend 3—{2}{W} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{W} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Chronomantic Escape? Pricing

The current market price for Chronomantic Escape is approximately $2.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $14.85 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Chronomantic Escape? Pricing

You can purchase Chronomantic Escape 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.

Chronomantic Escape normal: $2.84 | foil: $14.85

Is Chronomantic Escape legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chronomantic Escape in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chronomantic Escape legal in Modern? Legality

Chronomantic Escape is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chronomantic Escape legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chronomantic Escape 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 Chronomantic Escape legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chronomantic Escape in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chronomantic Escape legal in Legacy? Legality

Chronomantic Escape is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chronomantic Escape legal in Vintage? Legality

Chronomantic Escape 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 Chronomantic Escape legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chronomantic Escape 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 Chronomantic Escape from? Details

This printing of Chronomantic Escape is from FUT (FUT), with collector number 4.

Chronomantic Escape may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chronomantic Escape's rarity? Details

Chronomantic Escape is a uncommon card in FUT.

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

Who illustrated Chronomantic Escape? Details

Chronomantic Escape was illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel.

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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