Quick Answer

Perch Protection is a rare Instant from BLC (BLC) costing {4}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.99 USD. Legal in Commander.

Perch Protection MTG card

Perch Protection

Instant

Card Text

Gift an extra turn (You may promise an opponent a gift as you cast this spell. If you do, they take an extra turn after this one.) Create four 2/2 blue Bird creature tokens with flying. If the gift was promised, all permanents you control phase out, and until your next turn, your life total can't change and you gain protection from everything. Exile Perch Protection.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo
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$0.99
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Cardmarket
€2.31
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Cardmarket
€3.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perch Protection? Basics

Perch Protection is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Gift an extra turn (You may promise an opponent a gift as you cast this spell. If you do, they take an extra turn after this one.) Create four 2/2 blue Bird creature tokens with flying. If the gift was promised, all permanents you control phase out, and until your next turn, your life total can't change and you gain protection from everything. Exile Perch Protection."

How much mana does Perch Protection cost to cast? Basics

Perch Protection has a mana cost of {4}{W}{W}, which equals 6.0 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.

Perch Protection's mana cost of {4}{W}{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.

Perch Protection has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Perch Protection's current oracle text is: "Gift an extra turn (You may promise an opponent a gift as you cast this spell. If you do, they take an extra turn after this one.) Create four 2/2 blue Bird creature tokens with flying. If the gift was promised, all permanents you control phase out, and until your next turn, your life total can't change and you gain protection from everything. Exile Perch Protection."

What is the current price of Perch Protection? Pricing

The current market price for Perch Protection is approximately $0.99 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Perch Protection? Pricing

You can purchase Perch Protection 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 Perch Protection legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Perch Protection in Standard is not available.

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

Is Perch Protection legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Perch Protection in Modern is not available.

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

Is Perch Protection legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Perch Protection 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 Perch Protection legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Perch Protection in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Perch Protection legal in Legacy? Legality

Perch Protection is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Perch Protection legal in Vintage? Legality

Perch Protection 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 Perch Protection legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Perch Protection 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 Perch Protection from? Details

This printing of Perch Protection is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 11.

Perch Protection may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Perch Protection's rarity? Details

Perch Protection is a rare card in BLC.

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

Who illustrated Perch Protection? Details

Perch Protection was illustrated by Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo.

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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