Quick Answer

Mission Briefing is a rare Instant from GRN (GRN) costing {U}{U}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mission Briefing MTG card

Mission Briefing

Instant

Card Text

Surveil 2, then choose an instant or sorcery card in your graveyard. You may cast it this turn. If that spell would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Matt Stewart
Surveil

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.18
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.11
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.28
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.96
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mission Briefing? Basics

Mission Briefing is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Surveil 2, then choose an instant or sorcery card in your graveyard. You may cast it this turn. If that spell would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)"

How much mana does Mission Briefing cost to cast? Basics

Mission Briefing has a mana cost of {U}{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.

Mission Briefing's mana cost of {U}{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.

Mission Briefing 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.

Mission Briefing's current oracle text is: "Surveil 2, then choose an instant or sorcery card in your graveyard. You may cast it this turn. If that spell would be put into your graveyard, exile it instead. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)"

What is the current price of Mission Briefing? Pricing

The current market price for Mission Briefing is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Mission Briefing? Pricing

You can purchase Mission Briefing 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.

Mission Briefing normal: $0.18 | foil: $1.11

Is Mission Briefing legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mission Briefing in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mission Briefing legal in Modern? Legality

Mission Briefing is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mission Briefing legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mission Briefing 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 Mission Briefing legal in Pioneer? Legality

Mission Briefing is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Mission Briefing legal in Legacy? Legality

Mission Briefing is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mission Briefing legal in Vintage? Legality

Mission Briefing 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 Mission Briefing legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mission Briefing 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 Mission Briefing from? Details

This printing of Mission Briefing is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 44.

Mission Briefing may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mission Briefing's rarity? Details

Mission Briefing is a rare card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Mission Briefing? Details

Mission Briefing was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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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