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Ambition's Cost — Eighth Edition Magic: The Gathering card
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Ambition's Cost

Stable-3.0%
Eighth Edition, 2003 · #118
Ambition's Cost's Near Mint price is down 5.9% ($0.02) over the past 30 days.
7h ago· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeSorcery
Mana Cost3B
ArtistJunko Taguchi
Card TextYou draw three cards and lose 3 life.
"Knowledge demands sacrifice."
Format Legality
ModernCommanderLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.32
moderate
$0.23
$0.39
Condition?
16 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofOct 28
Normal—
Cheapest printing$0.12
Set Price Alert

Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.32
Movement
7D Change-3.0% (-$0.01)
30D Change-5.9% (-$0.02)
Freshness
Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.32NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Ambition's Cost worth?
The current Near Mint price for Ambition's Cost from Eighth Edition (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.32. It has decreased 3.0% over the past 7 days.
What set is Ambition's Cost from?
Ambition's Cost is from the Eighth Edition set, released July 2003. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Ambition's Cost?
Ambition's Cost is a uncommon card from Eighth Edition in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Ambition's Cost changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Ambition's Cost has fallen 5.9% ($0.02) to $0.32.
How many printings of Ambition's Cost exist?
Ambition's Cost has 16 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.12 from Starter Commander Decks.