Quick Answer

High Alert is a uncommon Enchantment from PLST (PLST) costing {1}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.3 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

High Alert MTG card

High Alert

Enchantment

Card Text

Each creature you control assigns combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power. Creatures you control can attack as though they didn't have defender. {2}{W}{U}: Untap target creature.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$0.30
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$0.99
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€0.61
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Alert? Basics

High Alert is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each creature you control assigns combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power. Creatures you control can attack as though they didn't have defender. {2}{W}{U}: Untap target creature."

How much mana does High Alert cost to cast? Basics

High Alert has a mana cost of {1}{W}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

High Alert's mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

High Alert 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.

High Alert's current oracle text is: "Each creature you control assigns combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power. Creatures you control can attack as though they didn't have defender. {2}{W}{U}: Untap target creature."

What is the current price of High Alert? Pricing

The current market price for High Alert is approximately $0.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.61 EUR.

Where can I buy High Alert? Pricing

You can purchase High Alert 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 High Alert legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for High Alert in Standard is not available.

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

Is High Alert legal in Modern? Legality

High Alert is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is High Alert legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

High Alert 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 High Alert legal in Pioneer? Legality

High Alert is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is High Alert legal in Legacy? Legality

High Alert is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is High Alert legal in Vintage? Legality

High Alert 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 High Alert legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for High Alert 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 High Alert from? Details

This printing of High Alert is from PLST (PLST), with collector number RNA-182.

High Alert may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is High Alert's rarity? Details

High Alert is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated High Alert? Details

High Alert was illustrated by Daarken.

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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