Quick Answer

Keep Safe is a common Instant from IKO (IKO) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Keep Safe MTG card

Keep Safe

Instant

Card Text

Counter target spell that targets a permanent you control. Draw a card.

"Coppercoats think they understand duty and loyalty, but they can't begin to fathom the depths of my bond."

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Ekaterina Burmak

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.40
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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€0.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keep Safe? Basics

Keep Safe is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target spell that targets a permanent you control. Draw a card."

How much mana does Keep Safe cost to cast? Basics

Keep Safe has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Keep Safe's mana cost of {1}{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.

Keep Safe 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.

Keep Safe's current oracle text is: "Counter target spell that targets a permanent you control. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Keep Safe? Pricing

The current market price for Keep Safe is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Keep Safe? Pricing

You can purchase Keep Safe 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.

Keep Safe normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.4

Is Keep Safe legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Keep Safe in Standard is not available.

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

Is Keep Safe legal in Modern? Legality

Keep Safe is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Keep Safe legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Keep Safe 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 Keep Safe legal in Pioneer? Legality

Keep Safe is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Keep Safe legal in Legacy? Legality

Keep Safe is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Keep Safe legal in Vintage? Legality

Keep Safe 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 Keep Safe legal in Pauper? Legality

Keep Safe is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Keep Safe from? Details

This printing of Keep Safe is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 56.

Keep Safe may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Keep Safe's rarity? Details

Keep Safe is a common card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Keep Safe? Details

Keep Safe was illustrated by Ekaterina Burmak.

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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