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Desperate Gambit — Weatherlight Magic: The Gathering card
Magic: The Gathering · uncommonLive pricing

Desperate Gambit

Stable+1.6%
Weatherlight, 1997 · #96
Desperate Gambit's Near Mint price is up 8.3% ($0.05) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana CostR
ArtistPete Venters
Card TextChoose a source you control and flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that source would deal damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal damage this turn, prevent that damage.
Format Legality
CommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.65
moderate
$0.60
$0.99
Condition?
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofOct 28
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Cheapest printing—
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.65
Movement
7D Change+1.6% (+$0.01)
30D Change+8.3% (+$0.05)
Freshness
Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.65NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Desperate Gambit worth?
The current Near Mint price for Desperate Gambit from Weatherlight (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.65. It has increased 1.6% over the past 7 days.
What set is Desperate Gambit from?
Desperate Gambit is from the Weatherlight set, released June 1997. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Desperate Gambit?
Desperate Gambit is a uncommon card from Weatherlight in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Desperate Gambit changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Desperate Gambit has risen 8.3% ($0.05) to $0.65.