Quick Answer

Number Crunch is a common Instant from UNH (UNH) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.27 USD.

Number Crunch MTG card

Number Crunch

Instant

Card Text

Return target permanent to its owner's hand. Gotcha — If an opponent says a number, you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

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Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 UNH UNH 🎨 Stephen Daniele

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$0.27
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$1.24
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$0.35
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€0.14
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€0.57
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Number Crunch? Basics

Number Crunch is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target permanent to its owner's hand. Gotcha — If an opponent says a number, you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Number Crunch cost to cast? Basics

Number Crunch has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Number Crunch's mana cost of {2}{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.

Number Crunch has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Number Crunch's current oracle text is: "Return target permanent to its owner's hand. Gotcha — If an opponent says a number, you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Number Crunch? Pricing

The current market price for Number Crunch is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Number Crunch? Pricing

You can purchase Number Crunch 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.

Number Crunch normal: $0.27 | foil: $1.24

Is Number Crunch legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Number Crunch in Standard is not available.

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

Is Number Crunch legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Number Crunch in Modern is not available.

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

Is Number Crunch legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Number Crunch in Commander is not available.

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

Is Number Crunch legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Number Crunch in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Number Crunch legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Number Crunch in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Number Crunch legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Number Crunch 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 Number Crunch legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Number Crunch 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 Number Crunch from? Details

This printing of Number Crunch is from UNH (UNH), with collector number 42.

Number Crunch may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Number Crunch's rarity? Details

Number Crunch is a common card in UNH.

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

Who illustrated Number Crunch? Details

Number Crunch was illustrated by Stephen Daniele.

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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