Desperate Measures
Desperate Measures is a Uncommon Instant from Tarkir: Dragonstorm (78) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.34 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Desperate Measures suits collectors and players working on Tarkir: Dragonstorm who need the Uncommon 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 Desperate Measures from Tarkir: Dragonstorm?
Desperate Measures is a Instant in Tarkir: Dragonstorm numbered 78. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Desperate Measures (78) from Tarkir: Dragonstorm should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Desperate Measures worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.34 for Desperate Measures. Low and high spread runs $0.34 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.24; foil: $0.34; Normal: $0.25. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Tarkir: Dragonstorm |
|---|---|
| Number | 78 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.34 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.24 |
| cardmarket | $0.24 |
| foil | $0.34 |
| Normal | $0.25 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures is a Uncommon printing in Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures lists as Instant. Artist: Gaboleps. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2025.
Cactaur's take
Desperate Measures (78) from Tarkir: Dragonstorm should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Desperate Measures is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Tarkir: Dragonstorm, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.34 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.24; foil: $0.34; Normal: $0.25).
- Mana cost {B} 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 Desperate Measures from Tarkir: Dragonstorm?
Desperate Measures is a Uncommon Instant from Tarkir: Dragonstorm numbered 78 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Desperate Measures worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.34 for ungraded Desperate Measures. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures is catalogued as Uncommon in Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Desperate Measures legal in Commander or Standard?
Desperate Measures shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Desperate Measures near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.34. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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