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Release the Ants
MOR · Morningtide #98 · Uncommon · released 2008-02-01
{1}{R}
Instant
Release the Ants deals 1 damage to any target. Clash with an opponent. If you win, return Release the Ants to its owner's hand. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)
Release the Ants is an uncommon red instant from Morningtide (2008). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2008 to 2019. Recent market prices range from $0.15 to $1.89 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.14
USD Foil$1.89
Format legality
Where you can play Release the Ants in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.15 to $1.89 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Morningtide at $0.15.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningtide This page | 98 | Uncommon | $0.15 | $1.89 |
| The List | MOR-98 | Uncommon | $0.32 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2008-04-01If you win the clash, the spell moves from the stack to your hand as part of its resolution. It never hits the graveyard. If you don't win the clash, the spell is put into the graveyard from the stack as normal.
- 2008-04-01If the spell is countered or doesn't resolve for any reason (for example, if all its targets become illegal), none of its effects happen. There is no clash, and the spell card won't be returned to your hand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Release the Ants legal in Commander?
Yes — Release the Ants is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Release the Ants legal in?
Release the Ants is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Release the Ants been printed?
Release the Ants has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2008 to 2019.
What is the cheapest printing of Release the Ants?
The cheapest printing is Morningtide (#98) at about $0.15.
Who illustrated Release the Ants?
This printing of Release the Ants was illustrated by Ron Spencer.