Quick Answer

Grab the Reins is a uncommon Instant from C16 (C16) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.39 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grab the Reins MTG card

Grab the Reins

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Card Text

Choose one — • Until end of turn, you gain control of target creature and it gains haste. • Sacrifice a creature. Grab the Reins deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target. Entwine {2}{R} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 C16 C16 🎨 Michael Sutfin
Entwine

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grab the Reins? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Until end of turn, you gain control of target creature and it gains haste. • Sacrifice a creature. Grab the Reins deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target. Entwine {2}{R} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)"

How much mana does Grab the Reins cost to cast? Basics

Grab the Reins has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Grab the Reins's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Grab the Reins has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Grab the Reins's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Until end of turn, you gain control of target creature and it gains haste. • Sacrifice a creature. Grab the Reins deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target. Entwine {2}{R} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)"

What is the current price of Grab the Reins? Pricing

The current market price for Grab the Reins is approximately $0.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Grab the Reins? Pricing

You can purchase Grab the Reins 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 Grab the Reins legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grab the Reins in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grab the Reins legal in Modern? Legality

Grab the Reins is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grab the Reins legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grab the Reins 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 Grab the Reins legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Grab the Reins in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Grab the Reins legal in Legacy? Legality

Grab the Reins is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grab the Reins legal in Vintage? Legality

Grab the Reins 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 Grab the Reins legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grab the Reins 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 Grab the Reins from? Details

This printing of Grab the Reins is from C16 (C16), with collector number 126.

Grab the Reins may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grab the Reins's rarity? Details

Grab the Reins is a uncommon card in C16.

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

Who illustrated Grab the Reins? Details

Grab the Reins was illustrated by Michael Sutfin.

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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