Ambition's Cost
Sorcery · Uncommon
Ambition's Cost is currently worth about $0.11 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
You draw three cards and you lose 3 life.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2003
- Artist
- Junko Taguchi
Playability
#3531 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Three Kingdoms | 67 | Rare | $18.20 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 118★ | Uncommon | — | $4.89 |
| Commander 2015 | 113 | Uncommon | $0.40 | — |
| Commander Anthology | 46 | Uncommon | $0.36 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 118 | Uncommon | $0.34 | — |
| Commander 2017 | 95 | Uncommon | $0.34 | — |
| Dominaria United Commander | 110 | Uncommon | $0.33 | — |
| March of the Machine Commander | 246 | Uncommon | $0.33 | — |
| Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis | 38 | Uncommon | $0.32 | — |
| Commander 2021 | 134 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
| Commander 2020 | 129 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
| The List | C15-113 | Uncommon | $0.22 | — |
| Kaldheim Commander | 47 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
| Starter Commander Decks | 66 | Uncommon | $0.14 | — |
| Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate | 110 | Uncommon | $0.11 | $0.38 |
| Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate | 140 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Arena New Player Experience Extras | 25 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 62523 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Portal Three Kingdoms #67 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $18.20 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$18.20 – $18.20 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Ambition's Cost worth?
Ambition's Cost is currently worth about $0.11 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.11 to $18.20 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Ambition's Cost printed in?
Ambition's Cost has been printed in 17 sets, including Eighth Edition, Portal Three Kingdoms, Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate, Dominaria United Commander, Commander 2021, Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate, and more.
Can I buy Ambition's Cost on RareWell?
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Is Ambition's Cost legal in Commander?
Yes — Ambition's Cost is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Ambition's Cost legal in Modern?
Yes — Ambition's Cost is legal in Modern.
Is Ambition's Cost on the Reserved List?
No — Ambition's Cost is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Eighth Edition · Portal Three Kingdoms · Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate · Dominaria United Commander · Commander 2021 · Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate · Arena New Player Experience Extras · The List · Commander 2020 · Magic Online Promos · Commander Anthology · Commander 2015 +5 more
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