Quick Answer

Gift Horse is a rare Artifact — Contraption from UST (UST). Current price: $0.4 USD.

Gift Horse MTG card

Gift Horse

Artifact — Contraption

Card Text

Whenever you crank this Contraption, roll two six-sided dice. Create a number of 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens equal to the difference between those results.

Card Stats

rare UST UST 🎨 Steve Prescott

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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gift Horse? Basics

Gift Horse is a Artifact — Contraption card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you crank this Contraption, roll two six-sided dice. Create a number of 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens equal to the difference between those results."

How much mana does Gift Horse cost to cast? Basics

Gift Horse has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Gift Horse's mana cost of 0 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.

Gift Horse has a mana value of 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.

Gift Horse's current oracle text is: "Whenever you crank this Contraption, roll two six-sided dice. Create a number of 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens equal to the difference between those results."

What is the current price of Gift Horse? Pricing

The current market price for Gift Horse is approximately $0.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.9 USD.

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

Where can I buy Gift Horse? Pricing

You can purchase Gift Horse 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.

Gift Horse normal: $0.4 | foil: $0.9

Is Gift Horse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gift Horse in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gift Horse legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Gift Horse in Modern is not available.

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

Is Gift Horse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Gift Horse in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Gift Horse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gift Horse in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gift Horse legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Gift Horse in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Gift Horse legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Gift Horse in Vintage is not available.

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 Gift Horse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gift Horse 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 Gift Horse from? Details

This printing of Gift Horse is from UST (UST), with collector number 183.

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

What is Gift Horse's rarity? Details

Gift Horse is a rare card in UST.

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

Who illustrated Gift Horse? Details

Gift Horse was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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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