Quick Answer

Hidden Retreat is a rare Enchantment from STH (STH) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $1.72 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hidden Retreat MTG card

Hidden Retreat

Enchantment

Card Text

Put a card from your hand on top of your library: Prevent all damage that would be dealt by target instant or sorcery spell this turn.

After an hour in the hidey-hole, Squee seriously pondered the advantages of danger over boredom.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 STH STH 🎨 Terese Nielsen

Market Prices

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$1.72
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$0.49
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€0.68
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hidden Retreat? Basics

Hidden Retreat is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a card from your hand on top of your library: Prevent all damage that would be dealt by target instant or sorcery spell this turn."

How much mana does Hidden Retreat cost to cast? Basics

Hidden Retreat has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Hidden Retreat's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Hidden Retreat has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Hidden Retreat's current oracle text is: "Put a card from your hand on top of your library: Prevent all damage that would be dealt by target instant or sorcery spell this turn."

What is the current price of Hidden Retreat? Pricing

The current market price for Hidden Retreat is approximately $1.72 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Hidden Retreat? Pricing

You can purchase Hidden Retreat 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 Hidden Retreat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hidden Retreat in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hidden Retreat legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hidden Retreat in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hidden Retreat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hidden Retreat 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 Hidden Retreat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hidden Retreat in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hidden Retreat legal in Legacy? Legality

Hidden Retreat is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hidden Retreat legal in Vintage? Legality

Hidden Retreat 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 Hidden Retreat legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hidden Retreat 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 Hidden Retreat from? Details

This printing of Hidden Retreat is from STH (STH), with collector number 6.

Hidden Retreat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hidden Retreat's rarity? Details

Hidden Retreat is a rare card in STH.

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

Who illustrated Hidden Retreat? Details

Hidden Retreat was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

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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