Quick Answer

Savage Alliance is a uncommon Instant from EMN (EMN) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Savage Alliance MTG card

Savage Alliance

Instant

Card Text

Escalate {1} (Pay this cost for each mode chosen beyond the first.) Choose one or more — • Creatures target player controls gain trample until end of turn. • Savage Alliance deals 2 damage to target creature. • Savage Alliance deals 1 damage to each creature target opponent controls.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Johann Bodin
Escalate

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$0.07
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$0.47
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Savage Alliance? Basics

Savage Alliance is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Escalate {1} (Pay this cost for each mode chosen beyond the first.) Choose one or more — • Creatures target player controls gain trample until end of turn. • Savage Alliance deals 2 damage to target creature. • Savage Alliance deals 1 damage to each creature target opponent controls."

How much mana does Savage Alliance cost to cast? Basics

Savage Alliance has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Savage Alliance's mana cost of {2}{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.

Savage Alliance 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.

Savage Alliance's current oracle text is: "Escalate {1} (Pay this cost for each mode chosen beyond the first.) Choose one or more — • Creatures target player controls gain trample until end of turn. • Savage Alliance deals 2 damage to target creature. • Savage Alliance deals 1 damage to each creature target opponent controls."

What is the current price of Savage Alliance? Pricing

The current market price for Savage Alliance is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Savage Alliance? Pricing

You can purchase Savage Alliance 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.

Savage Alliance normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.47

Is Savage Alliance legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Savage Alliance in Standard is not available.

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

Is Savage Alliance legal in Modern? Legality

Savage Alliance is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Savage Alliance legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Savage Alliance 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 Savage Alliance legal in Pioneer? Legality

Savage Alliance is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Savage Alliance legal in Legacy? Legality

Savage Alliance is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Savage Alliance legal in Vintage? Legality

Savage Alliance 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 Savage Alliance legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Savage Alliance 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 Savage Alliance from? Details

This printing of Savage Alliance is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 140.

Savage Alliance may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Savage Alliance's rarity? Details

Savage Alliance is a uncommon card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Savage Alliance? Details

Savage Alliance was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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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