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Surprise Deployment
PLS · Planeshift #18 · Uncommon · released 2001-02-05
{3}{W}
Instant
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.)
Surprise Deployment is an uncommon white instant from Planeshift (2001). Recent market prices range from $0.30 to $24.11 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.33
USD Foil$12.32
Format legality
Where you can play Surprise Deployment 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
Prices range from $0.30 to $24.11 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Planeshift at $0.30.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planeshift This page | 18 | Uncommon | $0.30 | $24.11 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2007-05-01Putting the card onto the battlefield is optional. When the ability resolves, you can choose not to.
Frequently asked questions
Is Surprise Deployment legal in Commander?
Yes — Surprise Deployment is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Surprise Deployment legal in?
Surprise Deployment is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Surprise Deployment been printed?
Surprise Deployment has a single printing, released in 2001.
What is the cheapest printing of Surprise Deployment?
The cheapest printing is Planeshift (#18) at about $0.30.
Who illustrated Surprise Deployment?
This printing of Surprise Deployment was illustrated by Bradley Williams.