Quick Answer

Escape Routes is a common Enchantment from PLS (PLS) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Escape Routes MTG card

Escape Routes

Enchantment

Card Text

{2}{U}: Return target white or black creature you control to its owner's hand.

"I'll get you to safety—or whatever passes for safety these days." —Urborg ferry pilot

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 PLS PLS 🎨 Marc Fishman

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.39
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€1.12
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escape Routes? Basics

Escape Routes is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{U}: Return target white or black creature you control to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Escape Routes cost to cast? Basics

Escape Routes has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Escape Routes's mana cost of {2}{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.

Escape Routes 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.

Escape Routes's current oracle text is: "{2}{U}: Return target white or black creature you control to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Escape Routes? Pricing

The current market price for Escape Routes is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Escape Routes? Pricing

You can purchase Escape Routes 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.

Escape Routes normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.39

Is Escape Routes legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Escape Routes legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Escape Routes in Modern is not available.

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

Is Escape Routes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Escape Routes 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 Escape Routes legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Escape Routes legal in Legacy? Legality

Escape Routes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Escape Routes legal in Vintage? Legality

Escape Routes 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 Escape Routes legal in Pauper? Legality

Escape Routes 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 Escape Routes from? Details

This printing of Escape Routes is from PLS (PLS), with collector number 25.

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

What is Escape Routes's rarity? Details

Escape Routes is a common card in PLS.

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

Who illustrated Escape Routes? Details

Escape Routes was illustrated by Marc Fishman.

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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