Magic: The Gathering

Mugging

Gatecrash 102 • common

Set: Gatecrash
Collector number: 102
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Greg Staples
Market price: $0.09

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$0.09market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.06 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common sorcery card serves as a functional tool for direct interaction during gameplay, allowing players to address threats on the battlefield. Its inclusion in this specific set illustrates the essential role that foundational cards play in balancing the tactical options available to players.

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Card face

What it does

Mugging deals 2 damage to target creature. That creature can't block this turn.

Scream: muffled. Pockets: emptied. Neck function: never the same again.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Mugging was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering, a set centered on the conflict between the five guilds of Ravnica that were absent from the previous Return to Ravnica set. As a common sorcery, it was designed to provide functional red-aligned removal, allowing players to deal damage to a creature while simultaneously preventing it from blocking during that turn. This mechanic reflects the card's aggressive flavor, capturing the chaotic and opportunistic nature of street-level violence within the sprawling cityscape of Ravnica.

The artwork was commissioned from Greg Staples, a veteran illustrator known for his atmospheric and gritty style within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Staples sought to translate the card's title into a visual narrative, depicting a sudden, ambush-style assault that emphasizes the unpredictability of the city's darker districts. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece for limited formats, appreciated by players for its tactical flexibility and the evocative, character-driven quality of Staples' depiction of Ravnican life.

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