Quick Answer

Cooperation is a common Enchantment — Aura from ICE (ICE) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cooperation MTG card

Cooperation

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has banding. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding a player controls are blocking or being blocked by a creature, that player divides that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)

"The Elves train our healers, and we keep the Orcs at bay. Most Elvish bargains aren't as fair." —General Jarkeld, the Arctic Fox

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Phil Foglio
Enchant

Market Prices

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$0.14
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.03
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cooperation? Basics

Cooperation is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has banding. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding a player controls are blocking or being blocked by a creature, that player divides that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)"

How much mana does Cooperation cost to cast? Basics

Cooperation has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Cooperation's mana cost of {2}{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.

Cooperation has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Cooperation's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has banding. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding a player controls are blocking or being blocked by a creature, that player divides that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)"

What is the current price of Cooperation? Pricing

The current market price for Cooperation is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Cooperation? Pricing

You can purchase Cooperation 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 Cooperation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cooperation in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cooperation legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cooperation in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cooperation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cooperation 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 Cooperation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cooperation in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cooperation legal in Legacy? Legality

Cooperation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cooperation legal in Vintage? Legality

Cooperation 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 Cooperation legal in Pauper? Legality

Cooperation 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 Cooperation from? Details

This printing of Cooperation is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 18.

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

What is Cooperation's rarity? Details

Cooperation is a common card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Cooperation? Details

Cooperation was illustrated by Phil Foglio.

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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