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Grab the Reins
MRD · Mirrodin #95 · Uncommon · released 2003-10-02
{3}{R}
Instant
Choose one —
• Until end of turn, you gain control of target creature and it gains haste.
• Sacrifice a creature. Grab the Reins deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target.
Entwine {2}{R} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Grab the Reins is an uncommon red instant from Mirrodin (2003). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2003 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.19 to $3.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.35
USD Foil$3.88
Format legality
Where you can play Grab the Reins in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.19 to $3.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.19.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin This page | 95 | Uncommon | $0.35 | $3.69 |
| Commander 2016 | 126 | Uncommon | $0.25 | — |
| The List | MRD-95 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2004-12-01If you pay the entwine cost, you can sacrifice the creature you gain control of with Grab the Reins.
- 2004-12-01If you choose the “sacrifice a creature” mode, you choose the target of the damage on announcement, but don’t choose what to sacrifice until resolution. You must sacrifice a creature when Grab the Reins resolves, even if you don’t want to. If you don’t control any creatures at that time, Grab the Reins deals no damage.
- 2004-12-01If you cast this with Entwine, you don’t get priority in the middle of resolution. You can’t steal something, do anything (like attack with it), and then sacrifice it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grab the Reins legal in Commander?
Yes — Grab the Reins is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Grab the Reins legal in?
Grab the Reins is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Grab the Reins been printed?
Grab the Reins has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2003 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Grab the Reins?
The cheapest printing is The List (#MRD-95) at about $0.19.
Who illustrated Grab the Reins?
This printing of Grab the Reins was illustrated by Michael Sutfin.