
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Desperate Stand is an uncommon sorcery from Journey into Nyx. Currently $0.09 ($0.23 foil).
Released May 2014 as part of Journey into Nyx (expansion set). Click through to Journey into Nyx for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desperate Stand a good MTG investment?
Desperate Stand is a uncommon from Journey into Nyx currently at $0.09. Legal in 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 Stand?
Desperate Stand from Journey into Nyx is currently $0.09 for nonfoil and $0.23 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Desperate Stand's mana cost?
Desperate Stand's mana cost (casting cost) is RW ({R}{W}). See Desperate Stand's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Desperate Stand?
At $0.09, Desperate Stand is a uncommon with Legal in 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 Stand?
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 Stand good in Commander (EDH)?
Desperate Stand is ranked #25151 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Desperate Stand legal in?
Desperate Stand is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Desperate Stand going up or down?
At $0.09, daily moves for Desperate Stand are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 2.6x premium at $0.23, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon sorcery; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Desperate Stand worth buying?
Desperate Stand is currently priced at $0.09. 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 Stand reprint risk
Desperate Stand 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 Stand price history
SpellBook has tracked Desperate Stand since its 2014 release in Journey into Nyx across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #25151 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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