Quick Answer

Steer Clear is a common Instant from OTJ (OTJ) costing {W}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Steer Clear MTG card

Steer Clear

Instant

Card Text

Steer Clear deals 2 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. Steer Clear deals 4 damage to that creature instead if you controlled a Mount as you cast this spell.

"Just because you can saddle a critter, doesn't mean it'll let you ride." —Annie Flash

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steer Clear? Basics

Steer Clear is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Steer Clear deals 2 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. Steer Clear deals 4 damage to that creature instead if you controlled a Mount as you cast this spell."

How much mana does Steer Clear cost to cast? Basics

Steer Clear 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.

Steer Clear'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.

Steer Clear 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.

Steer Clear's current oracle text is: "Steer Clear deals 2 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. Steer Clear deals 4 damage to that creature instead if you controlled a Mount as you cast this spell."

What is the current price of Steer Clear? Pricing

The current market price for Steer Clear is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Steer Clear? Pricing

You can purchase Steer Clear 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.

Steer Clear normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.06

Is Steer Clear legal in Standard? Legality

Steer Clear is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Steer Clear legal in Modern? Legality

Steer Clear is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Steer Clear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Steer Clear 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 Steer Clear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Steer Clear is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Steer Clear legal in Legacy? Legality

Steer Clear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Steer Clear legal in Vintage? Legality

Steer Clear 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 Steer Clear legal in Pauper? Legality

Steer Clear 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 Steer Clear from? Details

This printing of Steer Clear is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 31.

Steer Clear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Steer Clear's rarity? Details

Steer Clear is a common card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Steer Clear? Details

Steer Clear was illustrated by Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo.

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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