Quick Answer

Tentative Connection is a common Sorcery from IKO (IKO) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tentative Connection MTG card

Tentative Connection

Sorcery

Card Text

This spell costs {3} less to cast if you control a creature with menace. Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn.

Lukka was ordered to kill a threat. He chose to make a friend.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Kieran Yanner

Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.26
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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€0.20
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tentative Connection? Basics

Tentative Connection is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {3} less to cast if you control a creature with menace. Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn."

How much mana does Tentative Connection cost to cast? Basics

Tentative Connection has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Tentative Connection's mana cost of {3}{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.

Tentative Connection has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Tentative Connection's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {3} less to cast if you control a creature with menace. Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn."

What is the current price of Tentative Connection? Pricing

The current market price for Tentative Connection is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Tentative Connection? Pricing

You can purchase Tentative Connection 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.

Tentative Connection normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.26

Is Tentative Connection legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tentative Connection in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tentative Connection legal in Modern? Legality

Tentative Connection is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tentative Connection legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tentative Connection 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 Tentative Connection legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tentative Connection is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tentative Connection legal in Legacy? Legality

Tentative Connection is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tentative Connection legal in Vintage? Legality

Tentative Connection 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 Tentative Connection legal in Pauper? Legality

Tentative Connection 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 Tentative Connection from? Details

This printing of Tentative Connection is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 138.

Tentative Connection may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tentative Connection's rarity? Details

Tentative Connection is a common card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Tentative Connection? Details

Tentative Connection was illustrated by Kieran Yanner.

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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