Quick Answer

Iron Lance is a uncommon Artifact from MMQ (MMQ) costing {2}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Iron Lance MTG card

Iron Lance

Artifact

Card Text

{3}, {T}: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn.

"The only way to get Mercadians to fight on the front lines is to give them really long weapons." —Gerrard

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Scott M. Fischer

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
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TCGPlayer
$1.19
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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€2.01
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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 Iron Lance? Basics

Iron Lance is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}, {T}: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Iron Lance cost to cast? Basics

Iron Lance has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Iron Lance's mana cost of {2} 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.

Iron Lance 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.

Iron Lance's current oracle text is: "{3}, {T}: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Iron Lance? Pricing

The current market price for Iron Lance is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Iron Lance? Pricing

You can purchase Iron Lance 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.

Iron Lance normal: $0.2 | foil: $1.19

Is Iron Lance legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Iron Lance in Standard is not available.

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

Is Iron Lance legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Iron Lance in Modern is not available.

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

Is Iron Lance legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Iron Lance 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 Iron Lance legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Iron Lance in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Iron Lance legal in Legacy? Legality

Iron Lance is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Iron Lance legal in Vintage? Legality

Iron Lance 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 Iron Lance legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Iron Lance 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 Iron Lance from? Details

This printing of Iron Lance is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 300.

Iron Lance may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Iron Lance's rarity? Details

Iron Lance 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 Iron Lance? Details

Iron Lance was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.

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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