Swiftfoot Boots
Starter Commander Decks 279 • uncommon
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 279
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $2.75
What it does
Equipped creature has hexproof and haste. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control. It can attack and tap no matter when it came under your control.)
Equip 1 generic mana (1 generic mana: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
"There is great wisdom in rushing headlong into combat . . . if you're prepared."— Kenjek, captain of the Thousand Swords
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Swiftfoot Boots on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Swiftfoot Boots first appeared in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering Commander product, released to support the newly popularized multiplayer format. Designed as an equipment card, it was intended to provide a reliable, low-cost way for players to protect their most valuable creatures by granting them shroud and haste. The card quickly became a staple in the game's ecosystem, prized for its efficiency in decks that rely on keeping key commanders active on the battlefield.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who sought to capture the rugged, adventurous aesthetic associated with fantasy travel gear. Its design echoes the tradition of older equipment cards while refining the mechanics to fit the specific needs of Commander gameplay. Because of its functional utility, it has been reprinted numerous times across various sets, including the Starter Commander Decks, maintaining its status as a foundational card for deck builders.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Starter Commander Decks 279 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Swiftfoot Boots on collecto.rs?
Swiftfoot Boots doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Swiftfoot Boots?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Swiftfoot Boots catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Swiftfoot Boots is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
