Sphere of Safety

RTRReturn to Ravnica/#24/2012Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Sphere of Safety
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$7.99
Cardmarket€4.30
ManaPool$3.11
TCGplayer$3.40
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$4.00
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $7.99High $7.99Low $4.99▲ 45.5%
This printing
SetRTR
Collector #24
Released2012-10-05
Rarityuncommon
ArtistSlawomir Maniak
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.40TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 17.1%30d▼ 8.1%90d▼ 24.1%
90d high
$4.48
90d low
$3.21
Paper printings priced
8
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$3.37
Commander 2016
  • Down 8.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 24% below its 90 day high of $4.48.
  • This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (8 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 222% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (8 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Commander 2016C16 · #77 · 2016-11-11nonfoiluncommon$3.37▲ 1.5%▼ 4.5%
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Return to RavnicaRTR · #24 · 2012-10-05nonfoiluncommon$3.40▼ 12.6%▼ 11.5%
eBay
Duskmourn: House of Horror CommanderDSC · #104 · 2024-09-27nonfoiluncommon$4.07▲ 1.2%▼ 9.4%
eBay
Ravnica RemasteredRVR · #447 · 2024-01-12nonfoiluncommon$4.48▲ 1.1%▼ 14.5%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #588 · 2021-08-24foilrare$9.26▲ 1.0%▲ 5.7%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #2316 · 2025-10-13nonfoilrare$14.33▼ 0.3%▲ 2.1%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #280 · 2021-08-24nonfoilrare$14.74▼ 2.1%▼ 12.2%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #2331 · 2025-10-13foilrare$28.47▼ 2.1%▼ 6.6%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Creatures can't attack you or planeswalkers you control unless their controller pays for each of those creatures, where X is the number of enchantments you control.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Oct 2012
If you control Sphere of Safety, your opponents can choose not to attack with a creature with an ability that says it attacks if able.
About this card

Sphere of Safety

Sphere of Safety is an Enchantment, with mana cost {4}{W} (mana value 5). Printed 8 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.40 (down 8.1% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Sphere of Safety FAQ

How much is Sphere of Safety worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sphere of Safety is $3.40. It is down 8.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.21 to $4.48.
What is the cheapest printing of Sphere of Safety?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2016 at $3.37 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Sphere of Safety?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $28.47 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Sphere of Safety are there?
Sphere of Safety has been printed 8 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Sphere of Safety first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RTR #24, released 2012-10-05.
What is the newest printing of Sphere of Safety?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2316, released 2025-10-13.
Is there a foil version of Sphere of Safety?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $10.95 versus $3.40 for nonfoil, which is 222% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Sphere of Safety legal in Commander?
Yes, Sphere of Safety is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.