Surprise Deployment
~$0.30 low · ~$24.11 high
White. Instant
Planeshift #18 · Illustrated by Bradley Williams
Planeshift #18 · Illustrated by Bradley WilliamsWhat is Surprise Deployment worth?
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Oracle text
Cast this spell only during combat.
You may put a nonwhite creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. At the beginning of the next end step, return that creature to your hand. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.)
Format legality
The only printing of Surprise Deployment
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Planeshift pls #18· 2001uncommon· Cardmarket €0.32 · €11.22 foil | uncommon | $0.30 | $24.11 | €0.32€11.22 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2001
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #29,111 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Bradley Williams
Rulings (1)
2007-05-01
Putting the card onto the battlefield is optional. When the ability resolves, you can choose not to.
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