Quick Answer

Short Circuit is a common Enchantment — Aura from NEO (NEO) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Short Circuit MTG card

Short Circuit

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Flash Enchant artifact or creature As long as enchanted permanent is a creature, it gets -3/-0 and loses flying.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 NEO NEO 🎨 Andreas Zafiratos
Enchant Flash

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Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.04
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.03
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€0.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 Short Circuit? Basics

Short Circuit is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Enchant artifact or creature As long as enchanted permanent is a creature, it gets -3/-0 and loses flying."

How much mana does Short Circuit cost to cast? Basics

Short Circuit has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Short Circuit's mana cost of {1}{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.

Short Circuit 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.

Short Circuit's current oracle text is: "Flash Enchant artifact or creature As long as enchanted permanent is a creature, it gets -3/-0 and loses flying."

What is the current price of Short Circuit? Pricing

The current market price for Short Circuit is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Short Circuit? Pricing

You can purchase Short Circuit 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.

Short Circuit normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.04

Is Short Circuit legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Short Circuit in Standard is not available.

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

Is Short Circuit legal in Modern? Legality

Short Circuit is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Short Circuit legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Short Circuit 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 Short Circuit legal in Pioneer? Legality

Short Circuit is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Short Circuit legal in Legacy? Legality

Short Circuit is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Short Circuit legal in Vintage? Legality

Short Circuit 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 Short Circuit legal in Pauper? Legality

Short Circuit 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 Short Circuit from? Details

This printing of Short Circuit is from NEO (NEO), with collector number 78.

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

What is Short Circuit's rarity? Details

Short Circuit is a common card in NEO.

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

Who illustrated Short Circuit? Details

Short Circuit was illustrated by Andreas Zafiratos.

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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