Quick Answer

Red Herring is a common Artifact Creature — Clue Fish from MKM (MKM) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Red Herring MTG card

Red Herring

Artifact Creature — Clue Fish

Card Text

Haste This creature attacks each combat if able. {2}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card.

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Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Iris Compiet
Haste

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.09
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Herring? Basics

Red Herring is a Artifact Creature — Clue Fish card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste This creature attacks each combat if able. {2}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card."

How much mana does Red Herring cost to cast? Basics

Red Herring has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Red Herring's mana cost of {1}{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.

Red Herring 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.

Red Herring's current oracle text is: "Haste This creature attacks each combat if able. {2}, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card."

What is the current price of Red Herring? Pricing

The current market price for Red Herring is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

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

Where can I buy Red Herring? Pricing

You can purchase Red Herring 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.

Red Herring normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.09

Is Red Herring legal in Standard? Legality

Red Herring is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Red Herring legal in Modern? Legality

Red Herring is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Red Herring legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Red Herring 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 Red Herring legal in Pioneer? Legality

Red Herring is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Red Herring legal in Legacy? Legality

Red Herring is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Red Herring legal in Vintage? Legality

Red Herring 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 Red Herring legal in Pauper? Legality

Red Herring is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Red Herring from? Details

This printing of Red Herring is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 142.

Red Herring may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Red Herring's rarity? Details

Red Herring is a common card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Red Herring? Details

Red Herring was illustrated by Iris Compiet.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Red Herring's power and toughness? Details

Red Herring is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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