Quick Answer

Unlawful Entry is a common Instant from UNF (UNF) costing {1}{U}. Legal in Commander.

Unlawful Entry MTG card

Unlawful Entry

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains flying until end of turn. Whenever you put an art sticker on a creature, you may return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

"Glaxxar, Security Bot 254 has wandered off. After lunch, throw on a spacesuit and go find it." —Truss, chief engineer.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Francis Tneh

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.30
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
â‚Ŧ0.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Other Printings (2 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unlawful Entry? Basics

Unlawful Entry is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains flying until end of turn. Whenever you put an art sticker on a creature, you may return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Unlawful Entry cost to cast? Basics

Unlawful Entry has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Unlawful Entry's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Unlawful Entry 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.

Unlawful Entry's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains flying until end of turn. Whenever you put an art sticker on a creature, you may return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Unlawful Entry? Pricing

Price data for Unlawful Entry is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Unlawful Entry? Pricing

You can purchase Unlawful Entry 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 Unlawful Entry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Unlawful Entry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Unlawful Entry legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Unlawful Entry in Modern is not available.

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

Is Unlawful Entry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Unlawful Entry 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 Unlawful Entry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Unlawful Entry in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Unlawful Entry legal in Legacy? Legality

Unlawful Entry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Unlawful Entry legal in Vintage? Legality

Unlawful Entry 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 Unlawful Entry legal in Pauper? Legality

Unlawful Entry 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 Unlawful Entry from? Details

This printing of Unlawful Entry is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 348.

Unlawful Entry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Unlawful Entry's rarity? Details

Unlawful Entry is a common card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Unlawful Entry? Details

Unlawful Entry was illustrated by Francis Tneh.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

đŸ’Ŧ Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks