Quick Answer

Press into Service is a uncommon Sorcery from OGW (OGW) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Press into Service MTG card

Press into Service

Sorcery

Card Text

Support 2. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two target creatures.) Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 OGW OGW 🎨 Steve Prescott
Support

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Press into Service? Basics

Press into Service is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Support 2. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two target creatures.) Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn."

How much mana does Press into Service cost to cast? Basics

Press into Service has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Press into Service's mana cost of {4}{R} 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.

Press into Service has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Press into Service's current oracle text is: "Support 2. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two target creatures.) Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn."

What is the current price of Press into Service? Pricing

The current market price for Press into Service is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Press into Service? Pricing

You can purchase Press into Service 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.

Press into Service normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.2

Is Press into Service legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Press into Service in Standard is not available.

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

Is Press into Service legal in Modern? Legality

Press into Service is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Press into Service legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Press into Service 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 Press into Service legal in Pioneer? Legality

Press into Service is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Press into Service legal in Legacy? Legality

Press into Service is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Press into Service legal in Vintage? Legality

Press into Service 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 Press into Service legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Press into Service 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 Press into Service from? Details

This printing of Press into Service is from OGW (OGW), with collector number 114.

Press into Service may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Press into Service's rarity? Details

Press into Service is a uncommon card in OGW.

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

Who illustrated Press into Service? Details

Press into Service was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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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