Desperate Measures
~$0.23 low · ~$0.27 high
Black. Instant
Tarkir: Dragonstorm #78 · Illustrated by Gaboleps
Tarkir: Dragonstorm #78 · Illustrated by GabolepsWhat is Desperate Measures worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Target 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
The only printing of Desperate Measures
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tarkir: Dragonstorm tdm #78· 2025uncommon· Cardmarket €0.21 · €0.21 foil | uncommon | $0.23 | $0.27 | €0.21€0.21 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2025
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #11,649 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Gaboleps
Rulings (2)
2025-04-04
As long as you control it, you will get to draw two cards when the target creature goes to the graveyard, regardless of whether it died due to having 0 toughness or something else.
2025-04-04
If the creature is no longer a creature at the time it goes to the graveyard, you will still draw two cards if you controlled it at that time.
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