Quick Answer

Power Play is a uncommon Conspiracy from CNS (CNS). Current price: $0.21 USD.

Power Play MTG card

Power Play

Conspiracy

Card Text

(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone.) You are the starting player. If multiple players would be the starting player, one of those players is chosen at random.

Card Stats

uncommon CNS CNS 🎨 Matt Stewart

Market Prices

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$0.21
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TCGPlayer
$1.67
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$0.35
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$2.49
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€0.23
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€1.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Banned
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Banned
Vintage Banned

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power Play? Basics

Power Play is a Conspiracy card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone.) You are the starting player. If multiple players would be the starting player, one of those players is chosen at random."

How much mana does Power Play cost to cast? Basics

Power Play has a mana cost of 0, which equals 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.

Power Play's mana cost of 0 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.

Power Play has a mana value of 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.

Power Play's current oracle text is: "(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone.) You are the starting player. If multiple players would be the starting player, one of those players is chosen at random."

What is the current price of Power Play? Pricing

The current market price for Power Play is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.67 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Power Play? Pricing

You can purchase Power Play 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.

Power Play normal: $0.21 | foil: $1.67

Is Power Play legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Power Play in Standard is not available.

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

Is Power Play legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Power Play in Modern is not available.

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

Is Power Play legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Power Play is Banned in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Power Play legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Power Play in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Power Play legal in Legacy? Legality

Power Play is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Power Play legal in Vintage? Legality

Power Play is Banned 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 Power Play legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Power Play 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 Power Play from? Details

This printing of Power Play is from CNS (CNS), with collector number 8.

Power Play may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Power Play's rarity? Details

Power Play is a uncommon card in CNS.

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

Who illustrated Power Play? Details

Power Play 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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