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Desperate Measures
TDM · Tarkir: Dragonstorm #78 · Uncommon · released 2025-04-11
{B}
Instant
Target creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn. When it dies under your control this turn, draw two cards.
"Sing for us when we depart for battle, and sing for us if we fail to return."
—Mardu parting
Desperate Measures is an uncommon black instant from Tarkir: Dragonstorm (2025). Recent market prices range from $0.22 to $0.27 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.23
USD Foil$0.29
Format legality
Where you can play Desperate Measures in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.22 to $0.27 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tarkir: Dragonstorm at $0.22.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm This page | 78 | Uncommon | $0.22 | $0.27 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2025-04-04As long as you control it, you will get to draw two cards when the target creature goes to the graveyard, regardless of whether it died due to having 0 toughness or something else.
- 2025-04-04If the creature is no longer a creature at the time it goes to the graveyard, you will still draw two cards if you controlled it at that time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Desperate Measures legal in Commander?
Yes — Desperate Measures is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Desperate Measures legal in?
Desperate Measures is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Desperate Measures been printed?
Desperate Measures has a single printing, released in 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Desperate Measures?
The cheapest printing is Tarkir: Dragonstorm (#78) at about $0.22.
Who illustrated Desperate Measures?
This printing of Desperate Measures was illustrated by Gaboleps.