Startling Development
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths · #68

Startling Development

Startling Development is a Common Instant from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (68) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.18 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.18
Cardmarket trend €0.08
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Startling Development suits collectors and players working on Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Startling Development from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?

Startling Development is a Instant in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 68. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Startling Development (68) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths.

What is Startling Development worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.18 for Startling Development. Low and high spread runs $0.18 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.18; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 68 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetIkoria: Lair of Behemoths
Number68
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.18
Cardmarket EUR€0.08
cardmarket $0.08
foil $0.18
Normal $0.14

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Startling Development?

Startling Development is a Common printing in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 68 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Startling Development?

Startling Development lists as Instant with keywords Cycling. Artist: Simon Dominic. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 68 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Startling Development (68) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Startling Development is catalogued as Common Instant in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.18 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.18; Normal: $0.14).
  • Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Startling Development from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?

Startling Development is a Common Instant from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 68 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Startling Development worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.18 for ungraded Startling Development. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Startling Development?

Startling Development is catalogued as Common in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Startling Development legal in Commander or Standard?

Startling Development shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Startling Development near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.18. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.