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Inevitable Defeat
Price history
Inevitable Defeat price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.45.
Inevitable Defeat Price Summary
Inevitable Defeat's current headline price is $0.45.
Inevitable Defeat Printings & Prices
Inevitable Defeat has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
All finishes
Sell Inevitable Defeat: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TDM #360 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PTDM #194s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PTDM #194p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PTDM #194p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #360 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TDM #360 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TDM #194 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TDM #194 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #194 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #194 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Inevitable Defeat Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗This spell can't be countered.
Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.
Inevitable Defeat is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Inevitable Defeat Rulings
- Apr 4, 2025 If the target permanent is an illegal target as Inevitable Defeat tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will gain or lose life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Inevitable Defeat has been reprinted 7 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm reprint cut the price 77% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDM #360 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| PTDM #194p | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
| PTDM #194p | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
| TDM #360 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| TDM #194 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PTDM #194s | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
| TDM #194 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
Inevitable Defeat in Commander
Inevitable Defeat is the #6,597 most-played card on EDHREC, up 87 places over the last 30 days.
Inevitable Defeat FAQ
How much is Inevitable Defeat worth?
Inevitable Defeat is worth about $0.45 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Inevitable Defeat legal in Commander?
Yes — Inevitable Defeat is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Inevitable Defeat been reprinted?
Yes — Inevitable Defeat has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Inevitable Defeat cheap?
Inevitable Defeat trades at about $0.45 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,597 on EDHREC).