Surprise Deployment
Instant · Uncommon
Surprise Deployment is currently worth about $0.34 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Cast this spell only during combat. You may put a nonwhite creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. At the beginning of the next end step, return that creature to your hand. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2001
- Artist
- Bradley Williams
Playability
#28544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planeshift | 18 | Uncommon | $0.34 | $11.98 |
Price intelligence
Planeshift #18 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $11.98 | $0.34 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.34 – $11.98 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Surprise Deployment worth?
Surprise Deployment is currently worth about $0.34 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.34 to $11.98 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Surprise Deployment printed in?
Surprise Deployment has been printed in 1 set, including Planeshift.
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Is Surprise Deployment legal in Commander?
Yes — Surprise Deployment is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Surprise Deployment legal in Modern?
Surprise Deployment is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Surprise Deployment on the Reserved List?
No — Surprise Deployment is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Planeshift
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