Desperate Gambit
Desperate Gambit is a Uncommon Instant from Weatherlight (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.59 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Desperate Gambit suits collectors and players working on Weatherlight 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 Desperate Gambit from Weatherlight?
Desperate Gambit is a Instant in Weatherlight numbered 96. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Desperate Gambit (96) is a format-relevant Instant in Weatherlight with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Desperate Gambit worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.59 for Desperate Gambit. Low and high spread runs $0.59 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.50; Normal: $0.59. This printing is from Weatherlight. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Weatherlight |
|---|---|
| Number | 96 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.59 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.50 |
| cardmarket | $0.50 |
| Normal | $0.59 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Desperate Gambit?
Desperate Gambit is a Uncommon printing in Weatherlight. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Weatherlight. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Desperate Gambit?
Desperate Gambit lists as Instant with keywords Double. Artist: Pete Venters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Weatherlight. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Desperate Gambit (96) is a format-relevant Instant in Weatherlight with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Desperate Gambit is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Weatherlight, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.59 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.50; Normal: $0.59).
- 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 $0.59 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Desperate Gambit from Weatherlight?
Desperate Gambit is a Uncommon Instant from Weatherlight numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Desperate Gambit worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.59 for ungraded Desperate Gambit. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Desperate Gambit?
Desperate Gambit is catalogued as Uncommon in Weatherlight. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Desperate Gambit legal in Commander or Standard?
Desperate Gambit 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 Desperate Gambit near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.59. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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