Quick Answer

Rise to the Challenge is a common Instant from BNG (BNG) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rise to the Challenge MTG card

Rise to the Challenge

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn.

Plidius wagered that Arissa couldn't kill a chimera with her javelins alone. She proved him wrong in a way everyone could see for days to come.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Anthony Palumbo

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rise to the Challenge? Basics

Rise to the Challenge is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Rise to the Challenge cost to cast? Basics

Rise to the Challenge 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.

Rise to the Challenge'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.

Rise to the Challenge 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.

Rise to the Challenge's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Rise to the Challenge? Pricing

The current market price for Rise to the Challenge is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Rise to the Challenge? Pricing

You can purchase Rise to the Challenge 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.

Rise to the Challenge normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.15

Is Rise to the Challenge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rise to the Challenge in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rise to the Challenge legal in Modern? Legality

Rise to the Challenge is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rise to the Challenge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rise to the Challenge 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 Rise to the Challenge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rise to the Challenge is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rise to the Challenge legal in Legacy? Legality

Rise to the Challenge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rise to the Challenge legal in Vintage? Legality

Rise to the Challenge 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 Rise to the Challenge legal in Pauper? Legality

Rise to the Challenge 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 Rise to the Challenge from? Details

This printing of Rise to the Challenge is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 107.

Rise to the Challenge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rise to the Challenge's rarity? Details

Rise to the Challenge is a common card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Rise to the Challenge? Details

Rise to the Challenge was illustrated by Anthony Palumbo.

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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