Quick Answer

Sudden Breakthrough is a common Instant from J22 (J22) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sudden Breakthrough MTG card

Sudden Breakthrough

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. Create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

Rootha created constantly, passionately, in hopes of impressing her greatest critic: herself.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Colin Boyer
Treasure

Market Prices

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$0.16
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$0.39
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€0.23
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sudden Breakthrough? Basics

Sudden Breakthrough is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. Create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

How much mana does Sudden Breakthrough cost to cast? Basics

Sudden Breakthrough has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sudden Breakthrough's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sudden Breakthrough 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.

Sudden Breakthrough's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. Create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

What is the current price of Sudden Breakthrough? Pricing

The current market price for Sudden Breakthrough is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Sudden Breakthrough? Pricing

You can purchase Sudden Breakthrough 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.

Is Sudden Breakthrough legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sudden Breakthrough in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sudden Breakthrough legal in Modern? Legality

Sudden Breakthrough is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sudden Breakthrough legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sudden Breakthrough 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 Sudden Breakthrough legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sudden Breakthrough is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sudden Breakthrough legal in Legacy? Legality

Sudden Breakthrough is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sudden Breakthrough legal in Vintage? Legality

Sudden Breakthrough 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 Sudden Breakthrough legal in Pauper? Legality

Sudden Breakthrough 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 Sudden Breakthrough from? Details

This printing of Sudden Breakthrough is from J22 (J22), with collector number 610.

Sudden Breakthrough may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sudden Breakthrough's rarity? Details

Sudden Breakthrough is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Sudden Breakthrough? Details

Sudden Breakthrough was illustrated by Colin Boyer.

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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