Quick Answer

Escape to the Wilds is a rare Sorcery from CLB (CLB) costing {3}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.53 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Escape to the Wilds MTG card

Escape to the Wilds

Sorcery

Card Text

Exile the top five cards of your library. You may play cards exiled this way until the end of your next turn. You may play an additional land this turn.

The guards kindled the hearth and locked the door to Ellwen's chamber. By morning, the fire was out and Ellwen was gone.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Chris Ostrowski

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.53
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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€0.23
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€0.48
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escape to the Wilds? Basics

Escape to the Wilds is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile the top five cards of your library. You may play cards exiled this way until the end of your next turn. You may play an additional land this turn."

How much mana does Escape to the Wilds cost to cast? Basics

Escape to the Wilds has a mana cost of {3}{R}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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 to the Wilds's mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Escape to the Wilds 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.

Escape to the Wilds's current oracle text is: "Exile the top five cards of your library. You may play cards exiled this way until the end of your next turn. You may play an additional land this turn."

What is the current price of Escape to the Wilds? Pricing

The current market price for Escape to the Wilds is approximately $0.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Escape to the Wilds? Pricing

You can purchase Escape to the Wilds 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 Escape to the Wilds legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Escape to the Wilds in Standard is not available.

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

Is Escape to the Wilds legal in Modern? Legality

Escape to the Wilds is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Escape to the Wilds legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Escape to the Wilds 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 to the Wilds legal in Pioneer? Legality

Escape to the Wilds is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Escape to the Wilds legal in Legacy? Legality

Escape to the Wilds is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Escape to the Wilds legal in Vintage? Legality

Escape to the Wilds 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 to the Wilds legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Escape to the Wilds 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 Escape to the Wilds from? Details

This printing of Escape to the Wilds is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 843.

Escape to the Wilds may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Escape to the Wilds's rarity? Details

Escape to the Wilds is a rare card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Escape to the Wilds? Details

Escape to the Wilds was illustrated by Chris Ostrowski.

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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