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Ambition's Cost
PTK · Portal Three Kingdoms #67 · Rare · released 1999-05-01
{3}{B}
Sorcery
You draw three cards and lose 3 life.
"When you give offense to heaven, to whom can you pray?"
—Cao Cao, quoting Confucius
Ambition's Cost is a rare black sorcery from Portal Three Kingdoms (1999). It has been printed 19 times across 18 sets, from 1999 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.10 to $14.74 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$14.74
Format legality
Where you can play Ambition's Cost in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (19)
Prices range from $0.10 to $14.74 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Starter Commander Decks at $0.10.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Three Kingdoms This page | 67 | Rare | $14.74 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 118★ | Uncommon | — | $6.28 |
| Eighth Edition | 118 | Uncommon | $0.33 | — |
| Commander 2015 | 113 | Uncommon | $0.36 | — |
| Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis | 38 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 62523 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander Anthology | 46 | Uncommon | $0.44 | — |
| Commander 2017 | 95 | Uncommon | $0.35 | — |
| Arena New Player Experience Extras | 25 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander 2020 | 129 | Uncommon | $0.28 | — |
| Kaldheim Commander | 47 | Uncommon | $0.22 | — |
| Commander 2021 | 134 | Uncommon | $0.29 | — |
| Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate | 110 | Uncommon | $0.14 | $0.34 |
| Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate | 140 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Dominaria United Commander | 110 | Uncommon | $0.35 | — |
| Starter Commander Decks | 66 | Uncommon | $0.10 | — |
| March of the Machine Commander | 246 | Uncommon | $0.34 | — |
| The List | C15-113 | Uncommon | $0.18 | — |
| Foundations Commander | 84 | Uncommon | $0.28 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambition's Cost legal in Commander?
Yes — Ambition's Cost is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ambition's Cost legal in?
Ambition's Cost is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Ambition's Cost been printed?
Ambition's Cost has been printed 19 times across 18 sets, from 1999 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Ambition's Cost?
The cheapest printing is Starter Commander Decks (#66) at about $0.10.
Who illustrated Ambition's Cost?
This printing of Ambition's Cost was illustrated by Junko Taguchi.