Narrow Escape
Zendikar · #27

Narrow Escape

Narrow Escape is a Common Instant from Zendikar (27) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.40
Cardmarket trend €0.02
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Narrow Escape suits collectors and players working on Zendikar who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Narrow Escape from Zendikar?

Narrow Escape is a Instant in Zendikar numbered 27. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Narrow Escape (27) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Narrow Escape worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Narrow Escape. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetZendikar
Number27
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR€0.02
cardmarket $0.02
foil $0.40
Normal $0.06

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Narrow Escape?

Narrow Escape is a Common printing in Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2009.

What are the key details for Narrow Escape?

Narrow Escape lists as Instant. Artist: Karl Kopinski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2009.

Cactaur's take

Narrow Escape (27) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Narrow Escape is catalogued as Common Instant in Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.06).
  • Mana cost {2}{W} and type line Instant 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Narrow Escape from Zendikar?

Narrow Escape is a Common Instant from Zendikar numbered 27 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Narrow Escape worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Narrow Escape. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Narrow Escape?

Narrow Escape is catalogued as Common in Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Narrow Escape legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Narrow Escape near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. 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.