Quick Answer

Caught Red-Handed is a uncommon Instant from MKM (MKM) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Caught Red-Handed MTG card

Caught Red-Handed

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Card Text

This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.) Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Suspect it. (It has menace and can't block.)

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Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Donato Giancola
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$0.06
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$0.10
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caught Red-Handed? Basics

Caught Red-Handed is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.) Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Suspect it. (It has menace and can't block.)"

How much mana does Caught Red-Handed cost to cast? Basics

Caught Red-Handed has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Caught Red-Handed's mana cost of {4}{R} 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.

Caught Red-Handed has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Caught Red-Handed's current oracle text is: "This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.) Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Suspect it. (It has menace and can't block.)"

What is the current price of Caught Red-Handed? Pricing

The current market price for Caught Red-Handed is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Caught Red-Handed? Pricing

You can purchase Caught Red-Handed 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.

Caught Red-Handed normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.1

Is Caught Red-Handed legal in Standard? Legality

Caught Red-Handed is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Caught Red-Handed legal in Modern? Legality

Caught Red-Handed is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Caught Red-Handed legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Caught Red-Handed is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Caught Red-Handed legal in Pioneer? Legality

Caught Red-Handed is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Caught Red-Handed legal in Legacy? Legality

Caught Red-Handed is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Caught Red-Handed legal in Vintage? Legality

Caught Red-Handed is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Caught Red-Handed legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Caught Red-Handed 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 Caught Red-Handed from? Details

This printing of Caught Red-Handed is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 115.

Caught Red-Handed may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Caught Red-Handed's rarity? Details

Caught Red-Handed is a uncommon card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Caught Red-Handed? Details

Caught Red-Handed was illustrated by Donato Giancola.

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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