Quick Answer

Seize Opportunity is a common Instant from TDM (TDM) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Seize Opportunity MTG card

Seize Opportunity

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Choose one — • Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. • Up to two target creatures each get +2/+1 until end of turn.

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Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Josiah "Jo" Cameron

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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$0.11
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seize Opportunity? Basics

Seize Opportunity is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. • Up to two target creatures each get +2/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Seize Opportunity cost to cast? Basics

Seize Opportunity 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.

Seize Opportunity'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.

Seize Opportunity 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.

Seize Opportunity's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. • Up to two target creatures each get +2/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Seize Opportunity? Pricing

The current market price for Seize Opportunity is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Seize Opportunity? Pricing

You can purchase Seize Opportunity 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.

Seize Opportunity normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.11

Is Seize Opportunity legal in Standard? Legality

Seize Opportunity is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Seize Opportunity legal in Modern? Legality

Seize Opportunity is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Seize Opportunity legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Seize Opportunity 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 Seize Opportunity legal in Pioneer? Legality

Seize Opportunity is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Seize Opportunity legal in Legacy? Legality

Seize Opportunity is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Seize Opportunity legal in Vintage? Legality

Seize Opportunity 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 Seize Opportunity legal in Pauper? Legality

Seize Opportunity is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Seize Opportunity from? Details

This printing of Seize Opportunity is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 119.

Seize Opportunity may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Seize Opportunity's rarity? Details

Seize Opportunity is a common card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Seize Opportunity? Details

Seize Opportunity was illustrated by Josiah "Jo" Cameron.

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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