Grab the Reins
Mirrodin 95 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 95
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Michael Sutfin
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Choose one —
• Until end of turn, you gain control of target creature and it gains haste.
• Sacrifice a creature. Grab the Reins deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target.
Entwine 2 generic mana red mana (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Grab the Reins was released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on an artificial world constructed entirely of metal, the card reflects the set's thematic preoccupation with artifacts and the control of machinery. It was designed as an instant-speed red spell, utilizing the 'entwine' mechanic, which allowed players to choose between stealing an opponent's creature or sacrificing one of their own to deal direct damage, effectively combining two distinct red-aligned strategies into a single, versatile tool.
The artwork for the card was created by noted fantasy illustrator Thomas M. Baxa. His design focuses on the visceral, mechanical aesthetic of the Mirrodin plane, emphasizing the act of commandeering a construct. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its tactical flexibility, particularly in limited formats where its ability to flip a battlefield state at a pivotal moment made it a standout utility spell among the set's artifacts and equipment.
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