Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Close Encounter is an uncommon instant from Edge of Eternities. Currently $0.12 ($0.16 foil).
Released August 2025 as part of Edge of Eternities (expansion set). Click through to Edge of Eternities for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Close Encounter a good MTG investment?
Close Encounter is a uncommon from Edge of Eternities currently at $0.12. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Close Encounter?
Close Encounter from Edge of Eternities is currently $0.12 for nonfoil and $0.16 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Close Encounter's mana cost?
Close Encounter's mana cost (casting cost) is 1G ({1}{G}). See Close Encounter's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Close Encounter?
At $0.12, Close Encounter is a uncommon with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Close Encounter?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Close Encounter good in Commander (EDH)?
Close Encounter is ranked #19967 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Close Encounter legal in?
Close Encounter is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Close Encounter going up or down?
At $0.12, daily moves for Close Encounter are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.3x premium at $0.16, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Close Encounter worth buying?
Close Encounter is currently priced at $0.12. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Close Encounter reprint risk
Close Encounter can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Close Encounter price history
SpellBook has tracked Close Encounter since its 2025 release in Edge of Eternities across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #19967 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.