Magic: The Gathering

Trail of Crumbs

Throne of Eldraine 179 • uncommon

Set: Throne of Eldraine
Collector number: 179
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Daarken
Market price: $0.41

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$0.41market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.34 – $0.53 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon enchantment from its set, this card rewards players for interacting with the game's mechanics by providing card advantage through its unique effect. Its presence in this collection highlights the intentional design choices found in its source material, making it a functional and distinct piece for any enthusiast.

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Card face

What it does

When this enchantment enters, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")

Whenever you sacrifice a Food, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, look at the top two cards of your library. You may reveal a permanent card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Trail of Crumbs was released in 2019 as part of the Throne of Eldraine set for Magic: The Gathering. Drawing thematic inspiration from European folklore, the set focuses on high-fantasy tropes and fairy tales. This card specifically references the classic story of Hansel and Gretel, serving as a mechanical representation of the protagonists navigating their path through the woods using breadcrumbs.

The artwork was commissioned from the illustrator Daarken, a long-time contributor to the game. His approach focused on atmospheric lighting and the somber, slightly menacing tone of the Brothers Grimm originals, rather than a whimsical interpretation. Upon release, the card saw immediate competitive adoption for its efficient card advantage engine, becoming a staple in various deck archetypes within the Food-mechanic subtheme of the set.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Trail of CrumbsFoundations Jumpstart · #732 · uncommon · 2024$0.40

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About

About Trail of Crumbs

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