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Htbr, Racetrack Referee is a rare Legendary Creature — Homunculus from UNK (UNK) costing {1}{W}.

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Htbr, Racetrack Referee

Legendary Creature — Homunculus

Card Text

Players can't cast spells by paying alternative costs or without paying their mana costs. (Additional costs are still okay. Anything that replaces the mana cost like flashback or madness is not.)

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 UNK UNK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Htbr, Racetrack Referee? Basics

Htbr, Racetrack Referee is a Legendary Creature — Homunculus card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Players can't cast spells by paying alternative costs or without paying their mana costs. (Additional costs are still okay. Anything that replaces the mana cost like flashback or madness is not.)"

How much mana does Htbr, Racetrack Referee cost to cast? Basics

Htbr, Racetrack Referee has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Htbr, Racetrack Referee's mana cost of {1}{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.

Htbr, Racetrack Referee has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Htbr, Racetrack Referee's current oracle text is: "Players can't cast spells by paying alternative costs or without paying their mana costs. (Additional costs are still okay. Anything that replaces the mana cost like flashback or madness is not.)"

What is the current price of Htbr, Racetrack Referee? Pricing

Price data for Htbr, Racetrack Referee is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Htbr, Racetrack Referee? Pricing

You can purchase Htbr, Racetrack Referee 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 Htbr, Racetrack Referee legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Htbr, Racetrack Referee in Standard is not available.

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

Is Htbr, Racetrack Referee legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Htbr, Racetrack Referee in Modern is not available.

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

Is Htbr, Racetrack Referee legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Htbr, Racetrack Referee in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Htbr, Racetrack Referee legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Htbr, Racetrack Referee in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Htbr, Racetrack Referee legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Htbr, Racetrack Referee in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Htbr, Racetrack Referee legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Htbr, Racetrack Referee in Vintage is not available.

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 Htbr, Racetrack Referee legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Htbr, Racetrack Referee 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 Htbr, Racetrack Referee from? Details

This printing of Htbr, Racetrack Referee is from UNK (UNK), with collector number RW02.

Htbr, Racetrack Referee may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Htbr, Racetrack Referee's rarity? Details

Htbr, Racetrack Referee is a rare card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated Htbr, Racetrack Referee? Details

Htbr, Racetrack Referee was illustrated by an unknown artist.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Htbr, Racetrack Referee's power and toughness? Details

Htbr, Racetrack Referee is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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