Quick Answer

Fresh Start is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from TDM (TDM) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Fresh Start MTG card

Fresh Start

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -5/-0 and loses all abilities.

"I know leaving your old life was no easy choice. Welcome, Novice Sardul." —Elsha

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Joe Slucher
Enchant Flash

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Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.16
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fresh Start? Basics

Fresh Start is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -5/-0 and loses all abilities."

How much mana does Fresh Start cost to cast? Basics

Fresh Start 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.

Fresh Start'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.

Fresh Start 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.

Fresh Start's current oracle text is: "Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -5/-0 and loses all abilities."

What is the current price of Fresh Start? Pricing

The current market price for Fresh Start is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Fresh Start? Pricing

You can purchase Fresh Start 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.

Fresh Start normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.17

Is Fresh Start legal in Standard? Legality

Fresh Start is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Fresh Start legal in Modern? Legality

Fresh Start is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fresh Start legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fresh Start 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 Fresh Start legal in Pioneer? Legality

Fresh Start is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Fresh Start legal in Legacy? Legality

Fresh Start is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fresh Start legal in Vintage? Legality

Fresh Start 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 Fresh Start legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fresh Start 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 Fresh Start from? Details

This printing of Fresh Start is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 46.

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

What is Fresh Start's rarity? Details

Fresh Start is a uncommon card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Fresh Start? Details

Fresh Start was illustrated by Joe Slucher.

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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