Quick Answer

Run Afoul is a common Instant from M21 (M21) costing {G}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Run Afoul MTG card

Run Afoul

Instant

Card Text

Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice with flying.

"What did you catch today, my pet? Ah, it looks like a bit of vampire stuck between your teeth." —Atla Palani, nest tender

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 M21 M21 🎨 Cristi Balanescu

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.26
Foil
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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
€0.21
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Run Afoul? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice with flying."

How much mana does Run Afoul cost to cast? Basics

Run Afoul has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Run Afoul's mana cost of {G} 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.

Run Afoul 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.

Run Afoul's current oracle text is: "Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice with flying."

What is the current price of Run Afoul? Pricing

The current market price for Run Afoul is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

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

Where can I buy Run Afoul? Pricing

You can purchase Run Afoul 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.

Run Afoul normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.26

Is Run Afoul legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Run Afoul in Standard is not available.

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

Is Run Afoul legal in Modern? Legality

Run Afoul is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Run Afoul legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Run Afoul 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 Run Afoul legal in Pioneer? Legality

Run Afoul is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Run Afoul legal in Legacy? Legality

Run Afoul is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Run Afoul legal in Vintage? Legality

Run Afoul 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 Run Afoul legal in Pauper? Legality

Run Afoul 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 Run Afoul from? Details

This printing of Run Afoul is from M21 (M21), with collector number 201.

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

What is Run Afoul's rarity? Details

Run Afoul is a common card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Run Afoul? Details

Run Afoul was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.

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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