Quick Answer

Even the Odds is a uncommon Instant from FUT (FUT) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Even the Odds MTG card

Even the Odds

Instant

Card Text

Cast this spell only if you control fewer creatures than each opponent. Create three 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens.

"They who fall singing the battle hymn of Benalia go not unavenged." —Adom Capashen, Benalish commander

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 FUT FUT 🎨 Shishizaru

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.50
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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Cardmarket
€0.51
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Even the Odds? Basics

Even the Odds is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cast this spell only if you control fewer creatures than each opponent. Create three 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens."

How much mana does Even the Odds cost to cast? Basics

Even the Odds has a mana cost of {2}{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.

Even the Odds's mana cost of {2}{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.

Even the Odds 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.

Even the Odds's current oracle text is: "Cast this spell only if you control fewer creatures than each opponent. Create three 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens."

What is the current price of Even the Odds? Pricing

The current market price for Even the Odds is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Even the Odds? Pricing

You can purchase Even the Odds 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.

Even the Odds normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.5

Is Even the Odds legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Even the Odds in Standard is not available.

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

Is Even the Odds legal in Modern? Legality

Even the Odds is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Even the Odds legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Even the Odds 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 Even the Odds legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Even the Odds in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Even the Odds legal in Legacy? Legality

Even the Odds is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Even the Odds legal in Vintage? Legality

Even the Odds 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 Even the Odds legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Even the Odds 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 Even the Odds from? Details

This printing of Even the Odds is from FUT (FUT), with collector number 6.

Even the Odds may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Even the Odds's rarity? Details

Even the Odds is a uncommon card in FUT.

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

Who illustrated Even the Odds? Details

Even the Odds was illustrated by Shishizaru.

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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