Quick Answer

Retract is a rare Instant from DST (DST) costing {U}. Current price: $5.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Retract MTG card

Retract

Instant

Card Text

Return all artifacts you control to their owner's hand.

"Secrets are meant to remain secret." —Memnarch

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 DST DST 🎨 Matt Cavotta

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$5.05
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TCGPlayer
$17.50
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$6.49
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Card Kingdom
$13.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.76
Normal
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Cardmarket
€8.67
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Retract? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Return all artifacts you control to their owner's hand."

How much mana does Retract cost to cast? Basics

Retract has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Retract's mana cost of {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.

Retract has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Retract's current oracle text is: "Return all artifacts you control to their owner's hand."

What is the current price of Retract? Pricing

The current market price for Retract is approximately $5.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $17.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.76 EUR.

Where can I buy Retract? Pricing

You can purchase Retract 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.

Retract normal: $5.05 | foil: $17.5

Is Retract legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Retract in Standard is not available.

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

Is Retract legal in Modern? Legality

Retract is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Retract legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Retract 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 Retract legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Retract in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Retract legal in Legacy? Legality

Retract is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Retract legal in Vintage? Legality

Retract 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 Retract legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Retract 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 Retract from? Details

This printing of Retract is from DST (DST), with collector number 32.

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

What is Retract's rarity? Details

Retract is a rare card in DST.

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

Who illustrated Retract? Details

Retract was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

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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