Startling Development
Instant · Common
Startling Development is currently worth about $0.10 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Until end of turn, target creature becomes a blue Serpent with base power and toughness 4/4. Cycling 1 (1, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Cycling
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2020
- Artist
- Simon Dominic
Playability
#21039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths | 68 | Common | $0.14 | $0.18 |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 350 | Common | $0.10 | — |
Price intelligence
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths #68 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.18 | $0.14 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.14 – $0.18 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Startling Development worth?
Startling Development 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 $0.18 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Startling Development printed in?
Startling Development has been printed in 2 sets, including Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, Jumpstart 2022.
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Is Startling Development legal in Commander?
Yes — Startling Development is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Startling Development legal in Modern?
Yes — Startling Development is legal in Modern.
Is Startling Development on the Reserved List?
No — Startling Development is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths · Jumpstart 2022
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