Quick Answer

Great Train Heist is a rare Instant from OTJ (OTJ) costing {R}. Current price: $3.89 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Great Train Heist MTG card

Great Train Heist

Instant

Card Text

Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {2}{R} — Untap all creatures you control. If it's your combat phase, there is an additional combat phase after this phase. + {2} — Creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain first strike until end of turn. + {R} — Choose target opponent. Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to that player this turn, create a tapped Treasure token.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Campbell White
Spree Treasure

Market Prices

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$3.89
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TCGPlayer
$3.44
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$3.99
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$4.49
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€2.19
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€2.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Train Heist? Basics

Great Train Heist is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {2}{R} — Untap all creatures you control. If it's your combat phase, there is an additional combat phase after this phase. + {2} — Creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain first strike until end of turn. + {R} — Choose target opponent. Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to that player this turn, create a tapped Treasure token."

How much mana does Great Train Heist cost to cast? Basics

Great Train Heist has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Great Train Heist's mana cost of {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.

Great Train Heist has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Great Train Heist's current oracle text is: "Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {2}{R} — Untap all creatures you control. If it's your combat phase, there is an additional combat phase after this phase. + {2} — Creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain first strike until end of turn. + {R} — Choose target opponent. Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to that player this turn, create a tapped Treasure token."

What is the current price of Great Train Heist? Pricing

The current market price for Great Train Heist is approximately $3.89 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.44 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Great Train Heist? Pricing

You can purchase Great Train Heist 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.

Great Train Heist normal: $3.89 | foil: $3.44

Is Great Train Heist legal in Standard? Legality

Great Train Heist is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Great Train Heist legal in Modern? Legality

Great Train Heist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Great Train Heist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Great Train Heist 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 Great Train Heist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Great Train Heist is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Great Train Heist legal in Legacy? Legality

Great Train Heist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Great Train Heist legal in Vintage? Legality

Great Train Heist 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 Great Train Heist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Great Train Heist 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 Great Train Heist from? Details

This printing of Great Train Heist is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 125.

Great Train Heist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Great Train Heist's rarity? Details

Great Train Heist is a rare card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Great Train Heist? Details

Great Train Heist was illustrated by Campbell White.

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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