Inevitable Defeat
~$0.38 low · ~$1.63 high
Multicolor. Instant
Tarkir: Dragonstorm #194 · Illustrated by Cristi Balanescu
Tarkir: Dragonstorm #194 · Illustrated by Cristi BalanescuWhat is Inevitable Defeat 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
This spell can't be countered.
Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.
"We came seeking a challenge. It seems we must continue searching." —Zurgo, khan of the Mardu
Format legality
All 4 printings of Inevitable Defeat
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos ptdm #194p· 2025Promorare· Cardmarket €0.28 · €0.56 foil | rare | $0.45 | $0.38 | €0.28€0.56 foil | |
 Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos ptdm #194s· 2025Promorare· Cardmarket €1.18 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $1.63 | €1.18 foil | |
 Tarkir: Dragonstorm tdm #194· 2025rare· Cardmarket €0.43 · €0.51 foil | rare | $0.69 | $0.76 | €0.43€0.51 foil | |
 Tarkir: Dragonstorm tdm #360· 2025BorderlessShowcaserare· Cardmarket €0.33 · €0.89 foil | rare | $0.51 | $1.44 | €0.33€0.89 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2025
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #6,541 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Cristi Balanescu, Tomas Duchek
Rulings (1)
2025-04-04
If the target permanent is an illegal target as Inevitable Defeat tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will gain or lose life.
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