Quick Answer

Distract the Guards is a uncommon Sorcery from ACR (ACR) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Distract the Guards MTG card

Distract the Guards

Sorcery

Card Text

Freerunning {1}{W} (You may cast this spell for its freerunning cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander.) Create three 1/1 white Human Rogue creature tokens.

The thieves of Venice are dependable allies of the Assassins, ready at any moment to cause a ruckus.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Torgeir Fjereide
Freerunning

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.09
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Distract the Guards? Basics

Distract the Guards is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Freerunning {1}{W} (You may cast this spell for its freerunning cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander.) Create three 1/1 white Human Rogue creature tokens."

How much mana does Distract the Guards cost to cast? Basics

Distract the Guards has a mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

Distract the Guards's mana cost of {1}{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.

Distract the Guards 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.

Distract the Guards's current oracle text is: "Freerunning {1}{W} (You may cast this spell for its freerunning cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander.) Create three 1/1 white Human Rogue creature tokens."

What is the current price of Distract the Guards? Pricing

The current market price for Distract the Guards is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Distract the Guards? Pricing

You can purchase Distract the Guards 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.

Distract the Guards normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.09

Is Distract the Guards legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Guards in Standard is not available.

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

Is Distract the Guards legal in Modern? Legality

Distract the Guards is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Distract the Guards legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Distract the Guards 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 Distract the Guards legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Guards in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Distract the Guards legal in Legacy? Legality

Distract the Guards is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Distract the Guards legal in Vintage? Legality

Distract the Guards 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 Distract the Guards legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Distract the Guards 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 Distract the Guards from? Details

This printing of Distract the Guards is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 3.

Distract the Guards may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Distract the Guards's rarity? Details

Distract the Guards is a uncommon card in ACR.

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

Who illustrated Distract the Guards? Details

Distract the Guards was illustrated by Torgeir Fjereide.

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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