Desperate Gambit
Instant · Uncommon
Desperate Gambit is currently worth about $0.60 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Choose a source you control and flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that source would deal damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal damage this turn, prevent that damage.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Double
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1997
- Artist
- Pete Venters
Playability
#12050 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherlight | 96 | Uncommon | $0.60 | — |
Price intelligence
Weatherlight #96 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.60 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.59 – $0.60 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Desperate Gambit worth?
Desperate Gambit is currently worth about $0.60 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Desperate Gambit printed in?
Desperate Gambit has been printed in 1 set, including Weatherlight.
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Is Desperate Gambit legal in Commander?
Yes — Desperate Gambit is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Desperate Gambit legal in Modern?
Desperate Gambit is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Desperate Gambit on the Reserved List?
No — Desperate Gambit is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Weatherlight
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