Startling Development

Startling Development

$0.14

Updated 16h ago
ikocommon·Instant·{1}{U}·Foil $0.18

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Startling Development is a common instant from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Currently $0.14 ($0.18 foil).

Released April 2020 as part of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (expansion set). Click through to Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 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.

Foil and nonfoil at near-parity ($0.14 vs $0.18) — typical of cards with primarily competitive demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Startling Development a good MTG investment?

Startling Development is a common from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths currently at $0.14. 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 Startling Development?

Startling Development from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths is currently $0.14 for nonfoil and $0.18 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Startling Development's mana cost?

Startling Development's mana cost (casting cost) is 1U ({1}{U}). See Startling Development's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Startling Development?

At $0.14, Startling Development is a common 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 Startling Development?

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 Startling Development good in Commander (EDH)?

Startling Development is ranked #20694 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 Startling Development legal in?

Startling Development is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Other printings of Startling Development

Is Startling Development going up or down?

At $0.14, daily moves for Startling Development are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.3x premium at $0.18, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Startling Development worth buying?

Startling Development is currently priced at $0.14. 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%.

Startling Development reprint risk

Startling Development 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.

Startling Development price history

SpellBook has tracked Startling Development since its 2020 release in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #20694 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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