Quick Answer

Lure of Prey is a rare Instant from MIR (MIR) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $3.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Lure of Prey MTG card

Lure of Prey

Instant

Card Text

Cast this spell only if an opponent cast a creature spell this turn. You may put a green creature card from your hand onto the battlefield.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Andrew Robinson

Market Prices

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$3.26
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$3.49
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€2.73
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 Lure of Prey? Basics

Lure of Prey is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cast this spell only if an opponent cast a creature spell this turn. You may put a green creature card from your hand onto the battlefield."

How much mana does Lure of Prey cost to cast? Basics

Lure of Prey has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Lure of Prey's mana cost of {2}{G}{G} 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.

Lure of Prey has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Lure of Prey's current oracle text is: "Cast this spell only if an opponent cast a creature spell this turn. You may put a green creature card from your hand onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of Lure of Prey? Pricing

The current market price for Lure of Prey is approximately $3.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.73 EUR.

Where can I buy Lure of Prey? Pricing

You can purchase Lure of Prey 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 Lure of Prey legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lure of Prey in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lure of Prey legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Lure of Prey in Modern is not available.

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

Is Lure of Prey legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lure of Prey 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 Lure of Prey legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lure of Prey in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lure of Prey legal in Legacy? Legality

Lure of Prey is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lure of Prey legal in Vintage? Legality

Lure of Prey 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 Lure of Prey legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lure of Prey 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 Lure of Prey from? Details

This printing of Lure of Prey is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 227.

Lure of Prey may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lure of Prey's rarity? Details

Lure of Prey is a rare card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Lure of Prey? Details

Lure of Prey was illustrated by Andrew Robinson.

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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