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Desperate Measures — Tarkir: Dragonstorm Magic: The Gathering card
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Desperate Measures

Stable+4.2%
Tarkir: Dragonstorm, 2025 · #78
Desperate Measures's Near Mint price is up 4.2% ($0.01) over the past 30 days.
10h ago· Updated Nov 2, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana CostB
ArtistGaboleps
Card TextTarget creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn. When it dies under your control this turn, draw two cards.
"Sing for us when we depart for battle, and sing for us if we fail to return." —Mardu parting
Format Legality
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inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.25
moderate
$0.13
$0.39
Condition?
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofNov 2
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.25
Movement
7D Change+4.2% (+$0.01)
30D Change+4.2% (+$0.01)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 2
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.25NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Desperate Measures worth?
The current Near Mint price for Desperate Measures from Tarkir: Dragonstorm (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.25. It has increased 4.2% over the past 7 days.
What set is Desperate Measures from?
Desperate Measures is from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm set, released April 2025. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Desperate Measures?
Desperate Measures is a uncommon card from Tarkir: Dragonstorm in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Desperate Measures changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Desperate Measures has risen 4.2% ($0.01) to $0.25.