Close Encounter
Instant · Uncommon
Close Encounter is currently worth about $0.11 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
As an additional cost to cast this spell, choose a creature you control or a warped creature card you own in exile. Close Encounter deals damage equal to the power of the chosen creature or card to target creature.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2025
- Artist
- Inkognit
Playability
#20041 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge of Eternities | 176 | Uncommon | $0.11 | $0.21 |
Price intelligence
Edge of Eternities #176 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.21 | $0.11 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.10 – $0.21 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Close Encounter worth?
Close Encounter is currently worth about $0.11 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.11 to $0.21 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Close Encounter printed in?
Close Encounter has been printed in 1 set, including Edge of Eternities.
Can I buy Close Encounter on RareWell?
No copies of Close Encounter are listed right now, but collectors list cards daily — and if you own one, you can list it for sale or trade in minutes, free.
Is Close Encounter legal in Commander?
Yes — Close Encounter is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Close Encounter legal in Modern?
Yes — Close Encounter is legal in Modern.
Is Close Encounter on the Reserved List?
No — Close Encounter is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Edge of Eternities
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