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Comparative Analysis
INSTANT Common
Oath of the Gatewatch EDHREC #21,295
$0.06
-14.3%
7 days
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Comparative Analysis price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.06.
Comparative Analysis Price Summary
Comparative Analysis's current headline price is $0.06.
Comparative Analysis Printings & Prices
1 printings
Comparative Analysis has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Comparative Analysis: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | OGW #51 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | OGW #51 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | OGW #51 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #51 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Comparative Analysis Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Surge {2}{U} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)
Target player draws two cards.
""Our time grows short. If we wish to vanquish the Eldrazi, we must unlock the hedrons' secrets."
—Jace Beleren"
Comparative Analysis is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Comparative Analysis Rulings
4 most recent
- Jan 22, 2016 Casting a spell for its surge cost doesn't change its mana cost or its mana value.
- Jan 22, 2016 For some cards, surge represents only an alternative cost, a discount that applies if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn. Other cards, like Reckless Bushwhacker, have additional abilities or effects if you paid the surge cost to cast the spell.
- Jan 22, 2016 If an instant or sorcery spell cast for its surge cost is copied, the copy is also considered to have had its surge cost paid.
- Jan 22, 2016 The other spell that you or a teammate cast can be one that's resolved, one that was countered, or (for instants with surge) one that's still on the stack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Comparative Analysis has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGW #51 | 2016-01-22 | Common | Standard |
| OGW #51 | 2016-01-22 | Common | Standard |
Comparative Analysis in Commander
Comparative Analysis is the #21,295 most-played card on EDHREC, down 245 places over the last 30 days.
Comparative Analysis FAQ
How much is Comparative Analysis worth?
Comparative Analysis is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Comparative Analysis legal in Commander?
Yes — Comparative Analysis is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Comparative Analysis been reprinted?
Yes — Comparative Analysis has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Comparative Analysis cheap?
Comparative Analysis trades at about $0.06 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,295 on EDHREC).