Quick Answer

Risk Factor is a rare Instant from GRN (GRN) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Risk Factor MTG card

Risk Factor

Instant

Card Text

Target opponent may have Risk Factor deal 4 damage to them. If that player doesn't, you draw three cards. Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Chris Seaman
Jump Jump-start

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.45
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.48
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.74
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Cardmarket
€1.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Risk Factor? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Target opponent may have Risk Factor deal 4 damage to them. If that player doesn't, you draw three cards. Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)"

How much mana does Risk Factor cost to cast? Basics

Risk Factor has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Risk Factor's mana cost of {2}{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.

Risk Factor has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Risk Factor's current oracle text is: "Target opponent may have Risk Factor deal 4 damage to them. If that player doesn't, you draw three cards. Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)"

What is the current price of Risk Factor? Pricing

The current market price for Risk Factor is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.74 EUR.

Where can I buy Risk Factor? Pricing

You can purchase Risk Factor 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.

Risk Factor normal: $0.45 | foil: $1.48

Is Risk Factor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Risk Factor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Risk Factor legal in Modern? Legality

Risk Factor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Risk Factor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Risk Factor 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 Risk Factor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Risk Factor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Risk Factor legal in Legacy? Legality

Risk Factor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Risk Factor legal in Vintage? Legality

Risk Factor 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 Risk Factor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Risk Factor 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 Risk Factor from? Details

This printing of Risk Factor is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 113.

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

What is Risk Factor's rarity? Details

Risk Factor is a rare card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Risk Factor? Details

Risk Factor was illustrated by Chris Seaman.

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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