Quick Answer

Side Quest is a uncommon Sorcery from UST (UST) costing {W}. Current price: $0.13 USD.

Side Quest MTG card

Side Quest

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player in an Un-game you can see from your seat gains control of target creature you control until your next turn. At the beginning of your next upkeep, put two +1/+1 counters on that creature. (A creature is on the battlefield of only the game its controller is playing.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 UST UST 🎨 Alex Konstad

Market Prices

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$0.13
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TCGPlayer
$0.50
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Side Quest? Basics

Side Quest is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player in an Un-game you can see from your seat gains control of target creature you control until your next turn. At the beginning of your next upkeep, put two +1/+1 counters on that creature. (A creature is on the battlefield of only the game its controller is playing.)"

How much mana does Side Quest cost to cast? Basics

Side Quest has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Side Quest's mana cost of {W} 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.

Side Quest 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.

Side Quest's current oracle text is: "Target player in an Un-game you can see from your seat gains control of target creature you control until your next turn. At the beginning of your next upkeep, put two +1/+1 counters on that creature. (A creature is on the battlefield of only the game its controller is playing.)"

What is the current price of Side Quest? Pricing

The current market price for Side Quest is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Side Quest? Pricing

You can purchase Side Quest 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.

Side Quest normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.5

Is Side Quest legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Side Quest in Standard is not available.

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

Is Side Quest legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Side Quest in Modern is not available.

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

Is Side Quest legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Side Quest in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Side Quest legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Side Quest in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Side Quest legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Side Quest in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Side Quest legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Side Quest in Vintage is not available.

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 Side Quest legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Side Quest 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 Side Quest from? Details

This printing of Side Quest is from UST (UST), with collector number 23.

Side Quest may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Side Quest's rarity? Details

Side Quest is a uncommon card in UST.

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

Who illustrated Side Quest? Details

Side Quest was illustrated by Alex Konstad.

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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