Quick Answer

Flashfreeze is a uncommon Instant from 10E (10E) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Flashfreeze MTG card

Flashfreeze

Instant

Card Text

Counter target red or green spell.

"Nature? Fire? Bah! Both are chaotic and difficult to control. Ice is structured, latticed, light as a feather, massive as a glacier. In ice, there is power!" —Heidar, Rimewind master

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 10E 10E 🎨 Brian Despain

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.77
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.15
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.60
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flashfreeze? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Counter target red or green spell."

How much mana does Flashfreeze cost to cast? Basics

Flashfreeze has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Flashfreeze's mana cost of {1}{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.

Flashfreeze has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Flashfreeze's current oracle text is: "Counter target red or green spell."

What is the current price of Flashfreeze? Pricing

The current market price for Flashfreeze is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.77 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Flashfreeze? Pricing

You can purchase Flashfreeze 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.

Flashfreeze normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.77

Is Flashfreeze legal in Standard? Legality

Flashfreeze is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Flashfreeze legal in Modern? Legality

Flashfreeze is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Flashfreeze legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flashfreeze 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 Flashfreeze legal in Pioneer? Legality

Flashfreeze is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Flashfreeze legal in Legacy? Legality

Flashfreeze is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flashfreeze legal in Vintage? Legality

Flashfreeze 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 Flashfreeze legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flashfreeze 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 Flashfreeze from? Details

This printing of Flashfreeze is from 10E (10E), with collector number 84.

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

What is Flashfreeze's rarity? Details

Flashfreeze is a uncommon card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Flashfreeze? Details

Flashfreeze was illustrated by Brian Despain.

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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