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Comparative Analysis Oath of the Gatewatch MTG card
OGW #51 · Art by Willian Murai
OGW set symbol, CommonOath of the Gatewatch#51Common

Comparative Analysis

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TCGplayer market · OGW #51 nonfoil
$0.06 −14.3% −$0.01, 7 days
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0.0%
EDHREC rank
#21,556 Down 104 in 30 days
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Comparative Analysis Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.06, down 14.3% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 50.0% over 90 days.

Comparative Analysis Price History

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Comparative Analysis Printings & Prices

Comparative Analysis has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

OGW set symbol, CommonOGW #51
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Comparative Analysis Rules Text & Legality

Comparative Analysis

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.

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Comparative Analysis Rulings

  • 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

Comparative Analysis has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Jan 22, 2016OGW set symbol, CommonOath of the GatewatchOGW #51
  • Jan 22, 2016OGW set symbol, CommonOath of the Gatewatch · foilOGW #51

Comparative Analysis in Commander

Comparative Analysis is the #21,556 most-played card on EDHREC, down 104 places over the last 30 days.

#21,556 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 104 in 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 Nov 10, 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 (#21,556 on EDHREC).