Surgical Extraction
Breaking News · #19

Surgical Extraction

Surgical Extraction is a Rare Instant from Breaking News (19) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B/P}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.40 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $2.40
Cardmarket trend €2.31
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Surgical Extraction suits collectors and players working on Breaking News who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Surgical Extraction from Breaking News?

Surgical Extraction is a Instant in Breaking News numbered 19. Mana cost {B/P}. Color identity: B. Surgical Extraction (19) from Breaking News should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Breaking News. Collector number 19 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Surgical Extraction worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.40 for Surgical Extraction. Low and high spread runs $2.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.31; foil: $2.40; Normal: $1.55. This printing is from Breaking News. Collector number 19 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetBreaking News
Number19
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$2.40
Cardmarket EUR€2.31
cardmarket $2.31
foil $2.40
Normal $1.55

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Surgical Extraction?

Surgical Extraction is a Rare printing in Breaking News. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Breaking News. Collector number 19 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Surgical Extraction?

Surgical Extraction lists as Instant. Artist: Arik Roper. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Breaking News. Collector number 19 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2024.

Cactaur's take

Surgical Extraction (19) from Breaking News should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Surgical Extraction is catalogued as Rare Instant in Breaking News, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $2.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.31; foil: $2.40; Normal: $1.55).
  • Mana cost {B/P} 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: Use $2.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Surgical Extraction from Breaking News?

Surgical Extraction is a Rare Instant from Breaking News numbered 19 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Surgical Extraction worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.40 for ungraded Surgical Extraction. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Surgical Extraction?

Surgical Extraction is catalogued as Rare in Breaking News. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Surgical Extraction legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Surgical Extraction near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.40. 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.