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Can't Quite Recall is a rare Instant from MB2 (MB2) costing {U}. Current price: $0.21 USD.

Can't Quite Recall MTG card

Can't Quite Recall

Instant

Card Text

Forbidden (This card can't be in your starting deck. Yes, you read that right. You need to figure out a way to get it into the game without it being in your deck.) Target player draws three cards.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 David Borba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Can't Quite Recall? Basics

Can't Quite Recall is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Forbidden (This card can't be in your starting deck. Yes, you read that right. You need to figure out a way to get it into the game without it being in your deck.) Target player draws three cards."

How much mana does Can't Quite Recall cost to cast? Basics

Can't Quite Recall has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Can't Quite Recall's mana cost of {U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Can't Quite Recall has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Can't Quite Recall's current oracle text is: "Forbidden (This card can't be in your starting deck. Yes, you read that right. You need to figure out a way to get it into the game without it being in your deck.) Target player draws three cards."

What is the current price of Can't Quite Recall? Pricing

The current market price for Can't Quite Recall is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Can't Quite Recall? Pricing

You can purchase Can't Quite Recall from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Can't Quite Recall legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Can't Quite Recall in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Can't Quite Recall legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Can't Quite Recall in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Can't Quite Recall legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Can't Quite Recall in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Can't Quite Recall legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Can't Quite Recall in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Can't Quite Recall legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Can't Quite Recall in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Can't Quite Recall legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Can't Quite Recall in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Can't Quite Recall legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Can't Quite Recall in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Can't Quite Recall from? Details

This printing of Can't Quite Recall is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 527.

Can't Quite Recall may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Can't Quite Recall's rarity? Details

Can't Quite Recall is a rare card in MB2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Can't Quite Recall? Details

Can't Quite Recall was illustrated by David Borba.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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