Magic: The Gathering

Chance Encounter

Modern Horizons 2 277 • rare

Set: Modern Horizons 2
Collector number: 277
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Steven Belledin
Market price: $0.29

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$0.29market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.21 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Chance Encounter stands out as a rare enchantment that rewards players for successfully navigating specific game outcomes. By turning a focus on coin flipping into a path toward victory, this card offers a distinct and thematic way to influence the momentum of a match.

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What it does

Whenever you win a coin flip, put a luck counter on this enchantment.

At the beginning of your upkeep, if this enchantment has ten or more luck counters on it, you win the game.

"What are the odds, indeed?"— Yusri, to Desera

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Chance Encounter was originally introduced in the Odyssey set in 2001 as a niche enchantment centered on the coin-flipping mechanic. It reflects the experimental design philosophy of the early 2000s, where Wizards of the Coast frequently explored high-variance, luck-based gameplay elements. The card serves as a payoff for players who build decks specifically around flipping coins, turning the randomness of cards like Frenetic Efreet into a viable, albeit eccentric, win condition.

The version from Modern Horizons 2, illustrated by Steven Belledin, features updated art that maintains the whimsical, chaotic spirit of the original concept. Belledin’s work on this card depicts a fantastical moment of fortune, aligning with the set's goal of bringing legacy mechanics and cards into the modern era of Magic: The Gathering. Upon its reprint in 2021, the card was received primarily as a flavorful inclusion for Commander players, continuing its legacy as a beloved piece for those who enjoy playful, high-risk strategies.

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