Rules of Acquisition
TRKStar Trek/#78/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.22
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.30
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.15High $0.61Low $0.15▼ 75.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.30TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 56.5%30d▼ 56.5%90d▼ 56.5%
90d high
$0.69
90d low
$0.27
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.23
Star Trek
- Down 56.5% over the last 6 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 57% below its 90 day high of $0.69.
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 23% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Choose one —
• Follow the 3rd Rule — Gain control of target nonland permanent an opponent controls. That opponent draws three cards.
• Follow the 98th Rule — Target opponent gains control of target nonland permanent you control. If they do, you draw three cards.
Keywords
Follow the 3rd RuleFollow the 98th Rule
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
Rules of Acquisition
Rules of Acquisition is a Sorcery, with mana cost {3}{U}{U} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.30 (down 56.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Rules of Acquisition FAQ
How much is Rules of Acquisition worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Rules of Acquisition is $0.30. It is down 56.5% over the last 6 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.27 to $0.69.
What is the cheapest printing of Rules of Acquisition?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek at $0.23 on TCGplayer.
What set was Rules of Acquisition first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRK #78, released 2026-11-13.
Is there a foil version of Rules of Acquisition?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.23 versus $0.30 for nonfoil, which is 23% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Rules of Acquisition legal in Commander?
Yes, Rules of Acquisition is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rules of Acquisition legal in Modern?
Yes, Rules of Acquisition is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Rules of Acquisition legal in Standard?
Yes, Rules of Acquisition is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Rules of Acquisition do?
Rules of Acquisition is a Sorcery with mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • Follow the 3rd Rule — Gain control of target nonland permanent an opponent controls. That opponent draws three cards. • Follow the 98th Rule — Target opponent gains control of target nonland permanent you control. If they do, you draw three cards.".