Last-Ditch Effort
Urza's Legacy · #83

Last-Ditch Effort

Last-Ditch Effort is a Uncommon Instant from Urza's Legacy (83) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $17.89 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $17.89
Cardmarket trend €1.20
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Last-Ditch Effort suits collectors and players working on Urza's Legacy who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Last-Ditch Effort from Urza's Legacy?

Last-Ditch Effort is a Instant in Urza's Legacy numbered 83. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Last-Ditch Effort (83) is a format-relevant Instant in Urza's Legacy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Last-Ditch Effort worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $17.89 for Last-Ditch Effort. Low and high spread runs $17.89 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.20; foil: $17.89; Normal: $1.76. This printing is from Urza's Legacy. Collector number 83 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetUrza's Legacy
Number83
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$17.89
Cardmarket EUR€1.20
cardmarket $1.20
foil $17.89
Normal $1.76

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Last-Ditch Effort?

Last-Ditch Effort is a Uncommon printing in Urza's Legacy. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Legacy. Collector number 83 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.

What are the key details for Last-Ditch Effort?

Last-Ditch Effort lists as Instant. Artist: Dan Frazier. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Legacy. Collector number 83 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.

Cactaur's take

Last-Ditch Effort (83) is a format-relevant Instant in Urza's Legacy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Last-Ditch Effort is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Urza's Legacy, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $17.89 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.20; foil: $17.89; Normal: $1.76).
  • Mana cost {R} 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 $17.89 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Last-Ditch Effort from Urza's Legacy?

Last-Ditch Effort is a Uncommon Instant from Urza's Legacy numbered 83 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Last-Ditch Effort worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $17.89 for ungraded Last-Ditch Effort. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Last-Ditch Effort?

Last-Ditch Effort is catalogued as Uncommon in Urza's Legacy. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Last-Ditch Effort legal in Commander or Standard?

Last-Ditch Effort shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Last-Ditch Effort near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $17.89. 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.