Chance Encounter
Modern Horizons 2 · #277

Chance Encounter

Chance Encounter is a Rare Enchantment from Modern Horizons 2 (277) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.31
Cardmarket trend €0.18
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Chance Encounter suits collectors and players working on Modern Horizons 2 who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Chance Encounter from Modern Horizons 2?

Chance Encounter is a Enchantment in Modern Horizons 2 numbered 277. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Chance Encounter (277) from Modern Horizons 2 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2.

What is Chance Encounter worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Chance Encounter. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.18; etched: $0.31; foil: $0.50; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetModern Horizons 2
Number277
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.31
Cardmarket EUR€0.18
cardmarket $0.18
etched $0.31
foil $0.50
Normal $0.31

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Chance Encounter?

Chance Encounter is a Rare printing in Modern Horizons 2. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Chance Encounter?

Chance Encounter lists as Enchantment. Artist: Steven Belledin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Modern Horizons 2. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Chance Encounter (277) from Modern Horizons 2 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Chance Encounter is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Modern Horizons 2, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.18; etched: $0.31; foil: $0.50; Normal: $0.31).
  • Mana cost {2}{R}{R} and type line Enchantment 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 $0.31 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Chance Encounter from Modern Horizons 2?

Chance Encounter is a Rare Enchantment from Modern Horizons 2 numbered 277 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Chance Encounter worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Chance Encounter. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Chance Encounter?

Chance Encounter is catalogued as Rare in Modern Horizons 2. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Chance Encounter legal in Commander or Standard?

Chance Encounter shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Chance Encounter near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. 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.