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Close Encounter
EOE · Edge of Eternities #176 · Uncommon · released 2025-08-01
{1}{G}
Instant
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.
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Close Encounter is an uncommon green instant from Edge of Eternities (2025). Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $0.23 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.08
USD Foil$0.23
Format legality
Where you can play Close Encounter in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.11 to $0.23 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Edge of Eternities at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge of Eternities This page | 176 | Uncommon | $0.11 | $0.23 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2025-07-25If you chose a creature on the battlefield, use that creature’s power when Close Encounter resolves to determine how much damage is dealt. If that creature is no longer on the battlefield when Close Encounter resolves, use that creature’s power as it last existed on the battlefield to determine how much damage is dealt.
Frequently asked questions
Is Close Encounter legal in Commander?
Yes — Close Encounter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Close Encounter legal in?
Close Encounter is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Close Encounter been printed?
Close Encounter has a single printing, released in 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Close Encounter?
The cheapest printing is Edge of Eternities (#176) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Close Encounter?
This printing of Close Encounter was illustrated by Inkognit.