Big Play
Instant
Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains reach until end of turn. Put a +1/+1 counter on it. (A creature with reach can block creatures with flying.)
- CMC
- 2
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- G
- Rarity
- common
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Price
- $0.17
- EDHREC rank
- #18755
Big Play puts a +1/+1 counter and a reach counter on a creature at instant speed for two mana — that's a combat trick, a permanent buff, and flying defense rolled into one. Solid rate for any green deck that cares about counters or just needs a cheap way to eat an attacker.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Big Play earns a slot in counter-synergy builds — Atraxa, Praetors' Voice, Hamza, Guardian of Arashin, or any Simic commander that rewards creatures getting bigger — where the permanent +1/+1 counter does real work beyond the combat trick. In Pauper, it's a budget staple for green aggro and stompy lists that need cheap interaction without losing tempo. Modern and Pioneer have more efficient options at this slot, so Big Play sits on the fringe there unless counters matter specifically. Legacy and Vintage don't want it.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.17 bulk tier
At $0.17, Big Play is deep bulk — you'll find it in any common collection or grab a playset for under a dollar without blinking. The price won't move; it's a common with niche demand, so buy it when you need it and don't think twice.
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Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.