Quick Answer

Grasp of Phantoms is a uncommon Sorcery from ISD (ISD) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grasp of Phantoms MTG card

Grasp of Phantoms

Sorcery

Card Text

Put target creature on top of its owner's library. Flashback {7}{U} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Izzy
Flashback

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.37
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grasp of Phantoms? Basics

Grasp of Phantoms is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put target creature on top of its owner's library. Flashback {7}{U} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Grasp of Phantoms cost to cast? Basics

Grasp of Phantoms has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Grasp of Phantoms's mana cost of {3}{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.

Grasp of Phantoms 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.

Grasp of Phantoms's current oracle text is: "Put target creature on top of its owner's library. Flashback {7}{U} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Grasp of Phantoms? Pricing

The current market price for Grasp of Phantoms is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Grasp of Phantoms? Pricing

You can purchase Grasp of Phantoms 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.

Grasp of Phantoms normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.23

Is Grasp of Phantoms legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grasp of Phantoms in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grasp of Phantoms legal in Modern? Legality

Grasp of Phantoms is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grasp of Phantoms legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grasp of Phantoms 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 Grasp of Phantoms legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Grasp of Phantoms in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Grasp of Phantoms legal in Legacy? Legality

Grasp of Phantoms is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grasp of Phantoms legal in Vintage? Legality

Grasp of Phantoms 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 Grasp of Phantoms legal in Pauper? Legality

Grasp of Phantoms is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Grasp of Phantoms from? Details

This printing of Grasp of Phantoms is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 58.

Grasp of Phantoms may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grasp of Phantoms's rarity? Details

Grasp of Phantoms is a uncommon card in ISD.

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

Who illustrated Grasp of Phantoms? Details

Grasp of Phantoms was illustrated by Izzy.

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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