Quick Answer

Dramatic Entrance is a rare Instant from SHM (SHM) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $1.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dramatic Entrance MTG card

Dramatic Entrance

Instant

Card Text

You may put a green creature card from your hand onto the battlefield.

Some things aren't worth waiting for.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 SHM SHM 🎨 Mike Dringenberg

Market Prices

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$1.19
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TCGPlayer
$6.00
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$1.99
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$9.99
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Cardmarket
€0.64
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€10.40
Foil
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dramatic Entrance? Basics

Dramatic Entrance is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may put a green creature card from your hand onto the battlefield."

How much mana does Dramatic Entrance cost to cast? Basics

Dramatic Entrance has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Dramatic Entrance's mana cost of {3}{G}{G} 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.

Dramatic Entrance 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.

Dramatic Entrance's current oracle text is: "You may put a green creature card from your hand onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of Dramatic Entrance? Pricing

The current market price for Dramatic Entrance is approximately $1.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.64 EUR.

Where can I buy Dramatic Entrance? Pricing

You can purchase Dramatic Entrance 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.

Dramatic Entrance normal: $1.19 | foil: $6.0

Is Dramatic Entrance legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dramatic Entrance in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dramatic Entrance legal in Modern? Legality

Dramatic Entrance is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dramatic Entrance legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dramatic Entrance 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 Dramatic Entrance legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dramatic Entrance in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dramatic Entrance legal in Legacy? Legality

Dramatic Entrance is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dramatic Entrance legal in Vintage? Legality

Dramatic Entrance 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 Dramatic Entrance legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dramatic Entrance 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 Dramatic Entrance from? Details

This printing of Dramatic Entrance is from SHM (SHM), with collector number 111.

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

What is Dramatic Entrance's rarity? Details

Dramatic Entrance is a rare card in SHM.

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

Who illustrated Dramatic Entrance? Details

Dramatic Entrance was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg.

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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