Quick Answer

Return the Favor is a uncommon Instant from OTJ (OTJ) costing {R}{R}. Current price: $2.69 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Return the Favor MTG card

Return the Favor

Instant

Card Text

Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {1} — Copy target instant spell, sorcery spell, activated ability, or triggered ability. You may choose new targets for the copy. + {1} — Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target.

"Don't you know it's rude not to share?"

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Eli Minaya
Spree

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.69
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$3.03
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.57
Normal
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Cardmarket
€2.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return the Favor? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {1} — Copy target instant spell, sorcery spell, activated ability, or triggered ability. You may choose new targets for the copy. + {1} — Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target."

How much mana does Return the Favor cost to cast? Basics

Return the Favor has a mana cost of {R}{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.

Return the Favor's mana cost of {R}{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.

Return the Favor 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.

Return the Favor's current oracle text is: "Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {1} — Copy target instant spell, sorcery spell, activated ability, or triggered ability. You may choose new targets for the copy. + {1} — Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target."

What is the current price of Return the Favor? Pricing

The current market price for Return the Favor is approximately $2.69 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.57 EUR.

Where can I buy Return the Favor? Pricing

You can purchase Return the Favor 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.

Return the Favor normal: $2.69 | foil: $3.03

Is Return the Favor legal in Standard? Legality

Return the Favor is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Return the Favor legal in Modern? Legality

Return the Favor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Return the Favor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Return the Favor 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 Return the Favor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Return the Favor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Return the Favor legal in Legacy? Legality

Return the Favor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Return the Favor legal in Vintage? Legality

Return the Favor 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 Return the Favor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Return the Favor 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 Return the Favor from? Details

This printing of Return the Favor is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 142.

Return the Favor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Return the Favor's rarity? Details

Return the Favor is a uncommon card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Return the Favor? Details

Return the Favor was illustrated by Eli Minaya.

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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