Quick Answer

High Seas is a uncommon Enchantment from MMQ (MMQ) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

High Seas MTG card

High Seas

Enchantment

Card Text

Red creature spells and green creature spells cost {1} more to cast.

Bend as the wave breaks or it will break you as well. —Saprazzan saying

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Massimiliano Frezzato

Market Prices

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$0.20
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TCGPlayer
$7.73
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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€4.48
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Seas? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Red creature spells and green creature spells cost {1} more to cast."

How much mana does High Seas cost to cast? Basics

High Seas has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

High Seas's mana cost of {2}{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 Seas 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 Seas's current oracle text is: "Red creature spells and green creature spells cost {1} more to cast."

What is the current price of High Seas? Pricing

The current market price for High Seas is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.73 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy High Seas? Pricing

You can purchase High Seas 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.

High Seas normal: $0.2 | foil: $7.73

Is High Seas legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is High Seas legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for High Seas in Modern is not available.

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

Is High Seas legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

High Seas 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 Seas legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for High Seas in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is High Seas legal in Legacy? Legality

High Seas is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is High Seas legal in Vintage? Legality

High Seas 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 Seas legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for High Seas 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 Seas from? Details

This printing of High Seas is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 83.

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

What is High Seas's rarity? Details

High Seas is a uncommon card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated High Seas? Details

High Seas was illustrated by Massimiliano Frezzato.

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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