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Close Quarters Mercadian Masques MTG card

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Close Quarters

ENCHANTMENT Uncommon
Mercadian Masques MMQ #184 EDHREC #23,842
$0.27
+0.0% 7 days

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Close Quarters Price Summary

Close Quarters's current headline price is $0.27.

Close Quarters Printings & Prices

1 printings

Close Quarters has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Card Kingdom MMQ #184 Foil
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Close Quarters Rules Text & Legality

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Enchantment — mana cost {2}{R}{R}

Whenever a creature you control becomes blocked, this enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.

"The Mercadians' ineptitude in close combat sometimes accidentally pays off."

Close Quarters is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
pauper
Not legal

Reprints & Reprint Risk

2 printings

Close Quarters has been reprinted 2 times.

Set Date Rarity Treatment
MMQ #184 1999-10-04 Uncommon Standard
MMQ #184 1999-10-04 Uncommon Standard

Close Quarters in Commander

Close Quarters is the #23,842 most-played card on EDHREC, down 412 places over the last 30 days.

Close Quarters FAQ

How much is Close Quarters worth?

Close Quarters is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.

Is Close Quarters legal in Commander?

Yes — Close Quarters is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Close Quarters been reprinted?

Yes — Close Quarters has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Close Quarters cheap?

Close Quarters trades at about $0.27 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,842 on EDHREC).