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Take the High Ground is a common Sorcery from UNK (UNK) costing {G}.

Take the High Ground MTG card

Take the High Ground

Sorcery

Card Text

Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. Score one point for your team. Exile Take the High Ground.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 UNK UNK
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Take the High Ground? Basics

Take the High Ground is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. Score one point for your team. Exile Take the High Ground."

How much mana does Take the High Ground cost to cast? Basics

Take the High Ground has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Take the High Ground's mana cost of {G} 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.

Take the High Ground 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.

Take the High Ground's current oracle text is: "Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. Score one point for your team. Exile Take the High Ground."

What is the current price of Take the High Ground? Pricing

Price data for Take the High Ground is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Take the High Ground? Pricing

You can purchase Take the High Ground 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 Take the High Ground legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Take the High Ground in Standard is not available.

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

Is Take the High Ground legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Take the High Ground in Modern is not available.

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

Is Take the High Ground legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Take the High Ground in Commander is not available.

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

Is Take the High Ground legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Take the High Ground in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Take the High Ground legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Take the High Ground in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Take the High Ground legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Take the High Ground 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 Take the High Ground legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Take the High Ground 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 Take the High Ground from? Details

This printing of Take the High Ground is from UNK (UNK), with collector number CG13.

Take the High Ground may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Take the High Ground's rarity? Details

Take the High Ground is a common card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated Take the High Ground? Details

Take the High Ground was illustrated by an unknown artist.

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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