Quick Answer

Swiftfoot Boots is a uncommon Artifact — Equipment from A25 (A25) costing {2}. Current price: $1.53 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Swiftfoot Boots MTG card

Swiftfoot Boots

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature has hexproof and haste. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. It can attack and {T} no matter when it came under your control.) Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

"There is great wisdom in rushing headlong into combat . . . if you're prepared." —Kenjek, captain of the Thousand Swords

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 A25 A25 🎨 Svetlin Velinov
Equip

Market Prices

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$1.53
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TCGPlayer
$2.21
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Card Kingdom
$2.79
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€1.21
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€2.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swiftfoot Boots? Basics

Swiftfoot Boots is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature has hexproof and haste. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. It can attack and {T} no matter when it came under your control.) Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Swiftfoot Boots cost to cast? Basics

Swiftfoot Boots has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Swiftfoot Boots's mana cost of {2} 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.

Swiftfoot Boots 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.

Swiftfoot Boots's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature has hexproof and haste. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. It can attack and {T} no matter when it came under your control.) Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Swiftfoot Boots? Pricing

The current market price for Swiftfoot Boots is approximately $1.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Swiftfoot Boots? Pricing

You can purchase Swiftfoot Boots 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.

Swiftfoot Boots normal: $1.53 | foil: $2.21

Is Swiftfoot Boots legal in Standard? Legality

Swiftfoot Boots is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Swiftfoot Boots legal in Modern? Legality

Swiftfoot Boots is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Swiftfoot Boots legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Swiftfoot Boots 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 Swiftfoot Boots legal in Pioneer? Legality

Swiftfoot Boots is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Swiftfoot Boots legal in Legacy? Legality

Swiftfoot Boots is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Swiftfoot Boots legal in Vintage? Legality

Swiftfoot Boots 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 Swiftfoot Boots legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Swiftfoot Boots 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 Swiftfoot Boots from? Details

This printing of Swiftfoot Boots is from A25 (A25), with collector number 234.

Swiftfoot Boots may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Swiftfoot Boots's rarity? Details

Swiftfoot Boots is a uncommon card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Swiftfoot Boots? Details

Swiftfoot Boots was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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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