Defy Gravity
Instant · Common
Defy Gravity is currently worth about $0.22 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 2 copies.
Target creature gains flying until end of turn. Flashback U (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Flashback
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2002
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
Playability
#12208 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
"Flashback [cost]" means "You may cast this card from your graveyard by paying [cost] rather than paying its mana cost" and "If the flashback cost was paid, exile this card instead of putting it anywhere else any time it would leave the stack."
— wotc, 2021-03-19
You must still follow any timing restrictions and permissions, including those based on the card's type. For instance, you can cast a sorcery using flashback only when you could normally cast a sorcery.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost (such as a flashback cost) you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell is determined only by its mana cost, no matter what the total cost to cast the spell was.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
A spell cast using flashback will always be exiled afterward, whether it resolves, is countered, or leaves the stack in some other way.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
You can cast a spell using flashback even if it was somehow put into your graveyard without having been cast.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
If a card with flashback is put into your graveyard during your turn, you can cast it if it's legal to do so before any other player can take any actions.
— wotc, 2021-03-19
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Masters | 48 | Common | $0.23 | $0.34 |
| Judgment | 38 | Common | $0.22 | $1.27 |
Price intelligence
Ultimate Masters #48 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom(retail) | $0.49 | $0.35 | 2026-07-13 |
| Cardmarket(retail)EUR | €0.47 | €0.18 | 2026-07-13 |
| TCGplayer retail(retail) | $0.33 | $0.22 | 2026-07-13 |
| Scryfall estimate | $0.34 | $0.23 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
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$0.22 – $0.35 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Defy Gravity worth?
Defy Gravity is currently worth about $0.22 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.22 to $1.27 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Defy Gravity printed in?
Defy Gravity has been printed in 2 sets, including Judgment, Ultimate Masters.
Can I buy Defy Gravity on RareWell?
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Is Defy Gravity legal in Commander?
Yes — Defy Gravity is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Defy Gravity legal in Modern?
Defy Gravity is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Defy Gravity on the Reserved List?
No — Defy Gravity is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Defy Gravity?
Yes — Defy Gravity has 6 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Judgment · Ultimate Masters
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