Escape Detection
Instant
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana Cost
Price · Cardmarket trend
€0.09 Foil €0.10
Artist
Justyna Dura
Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/28/2026. May differ from the actual price.
Oracle Text
Freerunning—Return a blue creature you control to its owner's hand. (You may cast this spell for its freerunning cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander.) Return target creature to its owner's hand. Draw a card.Rules for this card
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A keyword ability that allows certain spells to be cast for an alternative cost. See rule 702.173, “Freerunning.”
Rulings (2)
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Wizards of the CoastIf the target creature is an illegal target as Escape Detection tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t draw a card.
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Wizards of the CoastOnce an Assassin creature or commander you control deals combat damage to a player in a turn, you can cast spells for their freerunning costs for the rest of that turn. It doesn’t matter what happens to that Assassin or commander after that.
Other Printings
Assassin's Creed (acr)