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Showstopping Surprise
MKC · Murders at Karlov Manor Commander #345 · Rare · released 2024-02-09
{3}{R}{R}
Instant
Choose target creature you control. Turn it face up if it's face down. Then it deals damage equal to its power to each other creature.
"I prefer gasps and screams to polite applause."
—Judith
Showstopping Surprise is a rare red instant from Murders at Karlov Manor Commander (2024). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.27 to $0.30 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.28
Format legality
Where you can play Showstopping Surprise in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.27 to $0.30 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Murders at Karlov Manor Commander at $0.27.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murders at Karlov Manor Commander This page | 345 | Rare | $0.27 | — |
| Murders at Karlov Manor Commander | 35 | Rare | $0.30 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2024-02-02If the target creature is a face-down creature that can’t be turned face up for any reason, it will remain face down on the battlefield and still deal damage equal to its power (which is very likely to be 2) to each other creature.
Frequently asked questions
Is Showstopping Surprise legal in Commander?
Yes — Showstopping Surprise is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Showstopping Surprise legal in?
Showstopping Surprise is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Showstopping Surprise been printed?
Showstopping Surprise has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Showstopping Surprise?
The cheapest printing is Murders at Karlov Manor Commander (#345) at about $0.27.
Who illustrated Showstopping Surprise?
This printing of Showstopping Surprise was illustrated by David Palumbo.