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Ambition's Cost
SORCERY Uncommon
Starter Commander Decks EDHREC #3,701
$0.11
-8.3%
7 days
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Ambition's Cost price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.11.
Ambition's Cost Price Summary
Ambition's Cost's current headline price is $0.11.
Ambition's Cost Printings & Prices
16 printings
Ambition's Cost has 16 tracked printings across 15 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ambition's Cost: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTK #67 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | PTK #67 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C15 #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDR #38 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #110 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #134 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C17 #95 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCD #66 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMC #110 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ambition's Cost Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You draw three cards and you lose 3 life.
""Conquering your first world is the hardest, after all. My power grew as I moved from world to world, taking anything that would make the next taking easier."
—Ob Nixilis"
Ambition's Cost is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
16 printings
Ambition's Cost has been reprinted 16 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOC #246 | 2023-04-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SCD #66 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DMC #110 | 2022-09-09 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CLB #110 | 2022-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CLB #110 | 2022-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLST #C15-113 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C21 #134 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KHC #47 | 2021-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C20 #129 | 2020-04-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C17 #95 | 2017-08-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
MOC #246 
DMC #110 
CLB #110 
PLST #C15-113 
C21 #134 
KHC #47 
C20 #129 
C17 #95 Showing the 10 most recent of 16 printings.
Ambition's Cost in Commander
Ambition's Cost is the #3,701 most-played card on EDHREC, down 158 places over the last 30 days.
Ambition's Cost FAQ
How much is Ambition's Cost worth?
Ambition's Cost is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Ambition's Cost legal in Commander?
Yes — Ambition's Cost is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Ambition's Cost been reprinted?
Yes — Ambition's Cost has been reprinted 16 times, with 16 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ambition's Cost cheap?
Ambition's Cost trades at about $0.11 — 16 reprints keep supply plentiful.