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Inevitable Defeat
PTDM · Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos #194s · Rare · released 2025-04-11
{1}{R}{W}{B}
Instant
This spell can't be countered.
Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.
"We came seeking a challenge. It seems we must continue searching."
—Zurgo, khan of the Mardu
Inevitable Defeat is a rare multicolored instant from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos (2025). It has been printed 4 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.38 to $1.68 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$1.67
Format legality
Where you can play Inevitable Defeat in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.38 to $1.68 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos at $0.45.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos This page | 194s | Rare | — | $1.68 |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos | 194p | Rare | $0.45 | $0.38 |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 360 | Rare | $0.51 | $1.44 |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 194 | Rare | $0.64 | $0.76 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2025-04-04If the target permanent is an illegal target as Inevitable Defeat tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will gain or lose life.
Frequently asked questions
Is Inevitable Defeat legal in Commander?
Yes — Inevitable Defeat is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Inevitable Defeat legal in?
Inevitable Defeat is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Inevitable Defeat been printed?
Inevitable Defeat has been printed 4 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Inevitable Defeat?
The cheapest printing is Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos (#194p) at about $0.45.
Who illustrated Inevitable Defeat?
This printing of Inevitable Defeat was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.