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Double Take is a common Instant from UGL (UGL) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.17 USD.

Double Take MTG card

Double Take

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Card Text

Choose another player. You draw two cards. At the beginning of the first upkeep in your next game with that player, you draw two cards.

"But next time we meet, . . ."

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 UGL UGL 🎨 Claymore J. Flapdoodle

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Double Take? Basics

Double Take is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose another player. You draw two cards. At the beginning of the first upkeep in your next game with that player, you draw two cards."

How much mana does Double Take cost to cast? Basics

Double Take has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Double Take's mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Double Take has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Double Take's current oracle text is: "Choose another player. You draw two cards. At the beginning of the first upkeep in your next game with that player, you draw two cards."

What is the current price of Double Take? Pricing

The current market price for Double Take is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately â‚Ŧ0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Double Take? Pricing

You can purchase Double Take 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 Double Take legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Double Take in Standard is not available.

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

Is Double Take legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Double Take in Modern is not available.

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

Is Double Take legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Double Take in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Double Take legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Double Take in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Double Take legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Double Take in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Double Take legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Double Take in Vintage is not available.

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 Double Take legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Double Take 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 Double Take from? Details

This printing of Double Take is from UGL (UGL), with collector number 23.

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

What is Double Take's rarity? Details

Double Take is a common card in UGL.

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

Who illustrated Double Take? Details

Double Take was illustrated by Claymore J. Flapdoodle.

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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