Quick Answer

Volrath's Motion Sensor is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from UGL (UGL) costing {B}. Current price: $0.3 USD.

Volrath's Motion Sensor MTG card

Volrath's Motion Sensor

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant player As this Aura enters, choose one of enchanted player's hands. That player balances this Aura on the back of that hand. When this Aura falls off the chosen hand, sacrifice this Aura and enchanted player loses 3 life.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 UGL UGL 🎨 Mark Tedin
Enchant

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Volrath's Motion Sensor? Basics

Volrath's Motion Sensor is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant player As this Aura enters, choose one of enchanted player's hands. That player balances this Aura on the back of that hand. When this Aura falls off the chosen hand, sacrifice this Aura and enchanted player loses 3 life."

How much mana does Volrath's Motion Sensor cost to cast? Basics

Volrath's Motion Sensor has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Volrath's Motion Sensor's mana cost of {B} 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.

Volrath's Motion Sensor 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.

Volrath's Motion Sensor's current oracle text is: "Enchant player As this Aura enters, choose one of enchanted player's hands. That player balances this Aura on the back of that hand. When this Aura falls off the chosen hand, sacrifice this Aura and enchanted player loses 3 life."

What is the current price of Volrath's Motion Sensor? Pricing

The current market price for Volrath's Motion Sensor is approximately $0.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Volrath's Motion Sensor? Pricing

You can purchase Volrath's Motion Sensor 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 Volrath's Motion Sensor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Volrath's Motion Sensor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Volrath's Motion Sensor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Volrath's Motion Sensor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Volrath's Motion Sensor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Volrath's Motion Sensor in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Volrath's Motion Sensor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Volrath's Motion Sensor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Volrath's Motion Sensor legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Volrath's Motion Sensor in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Volrath's Motion Sensor legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Volrath's Motion Sensor in Vintage is not available.

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 Volrath's Motion Sensor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Volrath's Motion Sensor 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 Volrath's Motion Sensor from? Details

This printing of Volrath's Motion Sensor is from UGL (UGL), with collector number 39.

Volrath's Motion Sensor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Volrath's Motion Sensor's rarity? Details

Volrath's Motion Sensor is a uncommon card in UGL.

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

Who illustrated Volrath's Motion Sensor? Details

Volrath's Motion Sensor was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

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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