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Desperate Lunge
PLST · The List #WAR-266 · Common · released 2024-08-02
{1}{W}
Instant
Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains flying until end of turn. You gain 2 life.
Ravnica held its breath as the hero of the resistance—their last hope—flew through the sky, his dark sword ready to strike a god.
Desperate Lunge is a common white instant from The List (2024). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2019 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $0.21 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.23
Format legality
Where you can play Desperate Lunge in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.11 to $0.21 across finishes. Cheapest printing: War of the Spark at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| War of the Spark | 266 | Common | $0.11 | — |
| The List This page | WAR-266 | Common | $0.21 | — |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 188 | Common | $0.14 | — |
More from The List
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2019-05-03If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Desperate Lunge tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't gain 2 life.
- 2019-05-03A creature gaining flying after it has been blocked by a creature without flying or reach won't remove the blocking creature from combat or cause the creature it blocked to become unblocked.
Frequently asked questions
Is Desperate Lunge legal in Commander?
Yes — Desperate Lunge is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Desperate Lunge legal in?
Desperate Lunge is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Desperate Lunge been printed?
Desperate Lunge has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2019 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Desperate Lunge?
The cheapest printing is War of the Spark (#266) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Desperate Lunge?
This printing of Desperate Lunge was illustrated by Deruchenko Alexander.