Quick Answer

Wild Pair is a rare Enchantment from CN2 (CN2) costing {4}{G}{G}. Current price: $1.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wild Pair MTG card

Wild Pair

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, you may search your library for a creature card with the same total power and toughness, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Lars Grant-West

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.28
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$3.31
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.86
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Cardmarket
€3.37
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Pair? Basics

Wild Pair is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, you may search your library for a creature card with the same total power and toughness, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Wild Pair cost to cast? Basics

Wild Pair has a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Wild Pair's mana cost of {4}{G}{G} 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.

Wild Pair has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Wild Pair's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, you may search your library for a creature card with the same total power and toughness, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Wild Pair? Pricing

The current market price for Wild Pair is approximately $1.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.86 EUR.

Where can I buy Wild Pair? Pricing

You can purchase Wild Pair 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.

Wild Pair normal: $1.28 | foil: $3.31

Is Wild Pair legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Pair in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wild Pair legal in Modern? Legality

Wild Pair is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wild Pair legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wild Pair 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 Wild Pair legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Pair in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wild Pair legal in Legacy? Legality

Wild Pair is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wild Pair legal in Vintage? Legality

Wild Pair 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 Wild Pair legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wild Pair 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 Wild Pair from? Details

This printing of Wild Pair is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 196.

Wild Pair may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wild Pair's rarity? Details

Wild Pair is a rare card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Wild Pair? Details

Wild Pair was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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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