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Desperate Gambit
WTH · Weatherlight #96 · Uncommon · released 1997-06-09
{R}
Instant
Choose a source you control and flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that source would deal damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal damage this turn, prevent that damage.
Desperate Gambit is an uncommon red instant from Weatherlight (1997). Its recent market price is about $0.61. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.60
Format legality
Where you can play Desperate Gambit 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 $0.61 to $0.61 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Weatherlight at $0.61.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherlight This page | 96 | Uncommon | $0.61 | — |
More from Weatherlight
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2008-04-01The chosen source may be a permanent, a spell on the stack, or anything referred to by something on the stack (such as a Prodigal Pyromancer that’s left the battlefield while its ability is still on the stack)
- 2004-10-04The coin is flipped during resolution of this spell, so you know in advance what will happen when the source deals damage the next time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Desperate Gambit legal in Commander?
Yes — Desperate Gambit is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Desperate Gambit legal in?
Desperate Gambit is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Desperate Gambit been printed?
Desperate Gambit has a single printing, released in 1997.
What is the cheapest printing of Desperate Gambit?
The cheapest printing is Weatherlight (#96) at about $0.61.
Who illustrated Desperate Gambit?
This printing of Desperate Gambit was illustrated by Pete Venters.