Close Encounter
| Name | Close Encounter |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | As an additional cost to cast this spell, choose a creature you control or a warped creature card you own in exile. Close Encounter deals damage equal to the power of the chosen creature or card to target creature. |
| Flavor | Many mistake terrasymbiotic philosophy as pacifism. They are rarely wrong twice. |
| Artist | Inkognit |
| Set | Edge of Eternities #176 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
About Close Encounter
Close Encounter, Instant, designed by Inkognit first released in July 2025 in the set Edge of Eternities. It see play in 1 format: Standard. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 0.16.
Close Encounter could be a useful inclusion in a deck that focuses on aggressive creature strategies, as it provides a potential removal option while also leveraging the power of your own creatures. However, its situational nature may limit its overall effectiveness compared to more versatile removal spells like Fight cards or instant-speed removal spells. Depending on the specific deck and strategy, Close Encounter may or may not see play, with potential alternatives such as Prey Upon or Ram Through being more consistent choices for removal in many scenarios.
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| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-15 | 4.25 ZAR | 5.85 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-07-22 | 6.99 ZAR | 8.61 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-07-29 | 3.44 ZAR | 4.83 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-05 | 0.50 ZAR | 3.27 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-12 | 0.38 ZAR | 3.21 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-18 | 0.38 ZAR | 3.19 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-25 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.12 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-02 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-15 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-29 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-06 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-13 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-20 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-27 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-03 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-10 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-11-18 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-11-24 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-03 | 0.31 ZAR | 3.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-08 | 0.27 ZAR | 3.10 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-15 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-22 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-29 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-01 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-05 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-13 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-20 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-26 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-02 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-09 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-16 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-23 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-03-02 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-03-10 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-03-16 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-02 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-07 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-30 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-05 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-20 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-25 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-01 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-06-08 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-15 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-23 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-29 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-06 | 0.16 ZAR | 3.00 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-13 | 0.16 ZAR | 2.86 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 0.16 ZAR | 2.85 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 0.16 ZAR | 2.86 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-08-03 | 0.16 ZAR | 2.86 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-08-10 | 0.16 ZAR | 2.86 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-08-17 | 0.16 ZAR | 2.86 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-08-24 | 0.16 ZAR | 2.86 ZAR | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Close Encounter
What type of card is Close Encounter?
Close Encounter is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Close Encounter?
As an additional cost to cast this spell, choose a creature you control or a warped creature card you own in exile. Close Encounter deals damage equal to the power of the chosen creature or card to target creature.
What is the price of Close Encounter?
Close Encounter currently starts at 0.16. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Close Encounter?
Close Encounter was first released in the set Edge of Eternities, illustrated by Inkognit.
What is the legality of Close Encounter?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Close Encounter can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What are the competitive formats of Close Encounter?
Close Encounter sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Standard.
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