Desperate Gambit

Desperate Gambit

$0.59

Updated 2h ago
wthuncommon·Instant·{R}

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Desperate Gambit is an uncommon instant from Weatherlight. Currently $0.59.

Released June 1997 as part of Weatherlight (expansion set). Click through to Weatherlight for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desperate Gambit a good MTG investment?

Desperate Gambit is a uncommon from Weatherlight currently at $0.59. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Desperate Gambit?

Desperate Gambit from Weatherlight is currently $0.59 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Desperate Gambit's mana cost?

Desperate Gambit's mana cost (casting cost) is R ({R}). See Desperate Gambit's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Desperate Gambit?

At $0.59, Desperate Gambit is a uncommon with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.

Which buylist pays the most for Desperate Gambit?

SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.

Is Desperate Gambit good in Commander (EDH)?

Desperate Gambit is ranked #11996 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Desperate Gambit legal in?

Desperate Gambit is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Is Desperate Gambit going up or down?

At $0.59, daily moves for Desperate Gambit are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Desperate Gambit worth buying?

Desperate Gambit is currently priced at $0.59. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.

Desperate Gambit reprint risk

Desperate Gambit can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.

Desperate Gambit price history

SpellBook has tracked Desperate Gambit since its 1997 release in Weatherlight across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #11996 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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