Surgespanner
Surgespanner Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Surgespanner is $0.27 (LCC #174), and the most expensive is $8.97 (LRW #92, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.12, up 314.8% over 7 days, up 330.8% over 30 days, up 348.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.12 (2026).
Surgespanner Printings & Prices
Surgespanner has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Surgespanner: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.00 cash for LRW #92 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LRW #92 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | LRW #92 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #92 | Nonfoil | $0.11 | $0.69 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #174 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Surgespanner Rules Text & Legality
Whenever this creature becomes tapped, you may pay {1}{U}. If you do, return target permanent to its owner's hand.
Surgespanner is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Surgespanner Rulings
- Oct 1, 2007 For the ability to trigger, the creature has to actually change from untapped to tapped. If an effect attempts to tap the creature, but it was already tapped at the time, this ability won't trigger.
- Oct 1, 2007 This is a triggered ability, not an activated ability. It doesn't allow you to tap the creature whenever you want; rather, you need some other way of tapping it, such as by attacking with the creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Surgespanner has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #174 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | $0.07 |
| LRW #92 | 2007-10-12 | Rare | Standard | — |
| LRW #92 | 2007-10-12 | Rare | Standard | — |
LCC #174 
LRW #92 Surgespanner in Commander
Surgespanner is the #8,884 most-played card on EDHREC, down 105 places over the last 30 days.
Surgespanner FAQ
How much is Surgespanner worth?
Surgespanner is worth about $1.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $8.97 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Surgespanner legal in Commander?
Yes — Surgespanner is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Surgespanner been reprinted?
Yes — Surgespanner has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Surgespanner cheap?
Surgespanner trades at about $1.12 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,884 on EDHREC).