Magic: The Gathering

Touch and Go

Unhinged 90★ • common

Set: Unhinged
Collector number: 90★
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Ben Thompson
Finish: Foil

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Market

What it's worth

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this set, Touch and Go represents a playful approach to game mechanics that deviates from standard conventions. The inclusion of a star in its collector number identifies it as a distinct variation that is often sought after by those who appreciate the unique personality of this specific release.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target land.

Gotcha — If an opponent touches their face, you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

Judge's ruling: The interior of the face still counts as the face, so a nose-pick is legitimate grounds for saying "Gotcha!"

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Touch and Go was released in 2004 as part of the Unhinged expansion, Wizards of the Coast's second silver-bordered Magic: The Gathering set. Designed for casual play and humor, the set intentionally broke traditional game mechanics to provide a comedic contrast to the standard competitive environment. The card represents the set's experimental design philosophy, where the mechanics often required physical interactions or unconventional game states.

The artwork was created by Greg Staples, a long-time contributor to the game known for his atmospheric and gritty illustrative style. In the context of Unhinged, Staples leaned into the absurd premise of the card, using his signature rendering techniques to depict a character in a precarious, high-energy situation. While the card is not legal in sanctioned tournament formats, it remains a notable piece of the set's legacy, representing the era when the design team pushed the boundaries of what a playing card could demand from its players.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Touch and GoUnhinged · #90 · common · 2004$0.17

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About

About Touch and Go

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