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The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Breaking News set with this foil Commandeer card, a powerful blue instant for strategic gameplay.

Commandeer

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Breaking News

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Product Overview

Description

As a rare foil release, this card catches the light and adds visual distinction to any collector's binder or display case. Designed by Magnus Jansson, the card serves as a key tool for players seeking to manipulate the battlefield through spell control and resource management. Commandeer functions as an instant with a mana value of seven, requiring five generic mana and two blue mana to cast. Its primary ability allows you to exile two blue cards from your hand to pay its cost, providing a unique alternative to traditional mana spending. Once cast, you gain control of a target noncreature spell, with the option to choose new targets for it. If the targeted spell is an artifact, enchantment, or planeswalker, the permanent enters the battlefield under your control, turning an opponent's resource into your own advantage. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out specific parallels and finishes to complete their sets. The foil treatment on this rare card enhances its appeal for those who value both aesthetic quality and mechanical utility. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection of Breaking News cards, Commandeer stands out for its versatile effect and elegant design. The flavor text, hinting at a serial train robber, adds a layer of narrative depth that resonates with the set's theme. For investors and hobbyists alike, cards from the 2024 Breaking News set represent a growing segment of the Magic: The Gathering market. This release offers a tangible connection to the game's evolving mechanics and artistic direction. By acquiring this foil Commandeer, you secure a piece of the latest chapter in Magic's history, ready to be played, traded, or displayed.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

2024

Series

Breaking News

Card Number

#9

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Commandeer

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Rare

Artist

Magnus Jansson

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{5}{U}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

U

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

You may exile two blue cards from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Gain control of target noncreature spell. You may choose new targets for it. (If that spell is an artifact, enchantment, or planeswalker, the permanent enters under your control.)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost for Commandeer in Magic: The Gathering?

Commandeer has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}, requiring five generic mana and two blue mana to cast. It has a mana value of seven, making it a high-cost spell that typically requires significant resource development.

How does the foil treatment affect the card's collector value?

The foil treatment adds a reflective finish to the card, distinguishing it from the non-foil version. In the Magic: The Gathering market, foil cards are often sought after by collectors for their aesthetic appeal and are considered a distinct variant within the Breaking News set.

What type of spell is Commandeer and how do you cast it?

Commandeer is a rare instant card. You can cast it by paying its mana cost or by exiling two blue cards from your hand. Once cast, it allows you to take control of a target noncreature spell, potentially stealing artifacts, enchantments, or planeswalkers.

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