Risky Shortcut
DFTAetherdrift/#103/2025Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.23
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.33
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.69Low $0.39▲ 25.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.33TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 13.8%30d▲ 22.2%90d▲ 37.5%
90d high
$0.34
90d low
$0.21
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.33
Aetherdrift
- Up 22.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $0.34.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Draw two cards. Each player loses 2 life.
Card capabilities
Card drawSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Risky Shortcut
Risky Shortcut is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{B} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.33 (up 22.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Risky Shortcut FAQ
How much is Risky Shortcut worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Risky Shortcut is $0.33. It is up 22.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.21 to $0.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Risky Shortcut?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Aetherdrift at $0.33 on TCGplayer.
What set was Risky Shortcut first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DFT #103, released 2025-02-14.
Is there a foil version of Risky Shortcut?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.34 versus $0.33 for nonfoil, which is 3% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Risky Shortcut legal in Commander?
Yes, Risky Shortcut is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Risky Shortcut legal in Modern?
Yes, Risky Shortcut is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Risky Shortcut legal in Standard?
Yes, Risky Shortcut is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Risky Shortcut do?
Risky Shortcut is a Sorcery with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Draw two cards. Each player loses 2 life.".