Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Desperate Measures is an uncommon instant from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Currently $0.25 ($0.34 foil).
Released April 2025 as part of Tarkir: Dragonstorm (expansion set). Click through to Tarkir: Dragonstorm for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desperate Measures a good MTG investment?
Desperate Measures is a uncommon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm currently at $0.25. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, 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 Measures?
Desperate Measures from Tarkir: Dragonstorm is currently $0.25 for nonfoil and $0.34 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Desperate Measures's mana cost?
Desperate Measures's mana cost (casting cost) is B ({B}). See Desperate Measures's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Desperate Measures?
At $0.25, Desperate Measures is a uncommon with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, 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 Measures?
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 Measures good in Commander (EDH)?
Desperate Measures is ranked #11804 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Desperate Measures legal in?
Desperate Measures is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Desperate Measures going up or down?
At $0.25, daily moves for Desperate Measures are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.4x premium at $0.34, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Desperate Measures worth buying?
Desperate Measures is currently priced at $0.25. 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 Measures reprint risk
Desperate Measures 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 Measures price history
SpellBook has tracked Desperate Measures since its 2025 release in Tarkir: Dragonstorm across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #11804 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.