Control of the Court
Mystery Booster 2 · #189

Control of the Court

Control of the Court is a Uncommon Sorcery from Mystery Booster 2 (189) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.03 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $5.03
Cardmarket trend €0.51
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Control of the Court suits collectors and players working on Mystery Booster 2 who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Control of the Court from Mystery Booster 2?

Control of the Court is a Sorcery in Mystery Booster 2 numbered 189. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Control of the Court (189) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Mystery Booster 2 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Control of the Court worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.03 for Control of the Court. Low and high spread runs $5.03 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.51; foil: $5.03; Normal: $0.42. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMystery Booster 2
Number189
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$5.03
Cardmarket EUR€0.51
cardmarket $0.51
foil $5.03
Normal $0.42

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Control of the Court?

Control of the Court is a Uncommon printing in Mystery Booster 2. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Control of the Court?

Control of the Court lists as Sorcery. Artist: Li Yousong. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Control of the Court (189) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Mystery Booster 2 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Control of the Court is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Mystery Booster 2, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $5.03 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.51; foil: $5.03; Normal: $0.42).
  • Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $5.03 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Control of the Court from Mystery Booster 2?

Control of the Court is a Uncommon Sorcery from Mystery Booster 2 numbered 189 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Control of the Court worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.03 for ungraded Control of the Court. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Control of the Court?

Control of the Court is catalogued as Uncommon in Mystery Booster 2. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Control of the Court legal in Commander or Standard?

Control of the Court shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Control of the Court near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.03. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.