Desperate Stand
Sorcery · Uncommon
Desperate Stand is currently worth about $0.10 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Strive — This spell costs RW more to cast for each target beyond the first. Any number of target creatures each get +2/+0 and gain first strike and vigilance until end of turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- R · W
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Keywords
- Strive
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2014
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
Playability
#25413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey into Nyx | 147 | Uncommon | $0.10 | $0.25 |
Price intelligence
Journey into Nyx #147 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.25 | $0.10 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.10 – $0.25 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Desperate Stand worth?
Desperate Stand is currently worth about $0.10 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.10 to $0.25 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Desperate Stand printed in?
Desperate Stand has been printed in 1 set, including Journey into Nyx.
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Is Desperate Stand legal in Commander?
Yes — Desperate Stand is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Desperate Stand legal in Modern?
Yes — Desperate Stand is legal in Modern.
Is Desperate Stand on the Reserved List?
No — Desperate Stand is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Journey into Nyx
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