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Power Surge Fourth Edition MTG card
4ED #216 · Art by Douglas Shuler
4ED set symbol, RareFourth Edition#216Rare

Power Surge

Enchantment
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 4ED #216 nonfoil
$1.08 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−0.9%
EDHREC rank
#11,714 Down 70 in 30 days
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Power Surge Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.08, flat over 7 days, down 0.9% over 30 days, flat over 90 days.

Power Surge Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Power Surge

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Power Surge in Sealed Products

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Power Surge Printings & Prices

Power Surge has 10 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

4ED set symbol, Rare4ED #216
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3ED set symbol, Rare3ED #170
CED set symbol, RareCED #168
CEI set symbol, RareCEI #168
2ED set symbol, Rare2ED #168
30A set symbol, Rare30A #460
Retro Frame
LEB set symbol, RareLEB #168
30A set symbol, Rare30A #163
SUM set symbol, RareSUM #170
LEA set symbol, RareLEA #167

Sell Power Surge: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomLEA #167Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #168Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #460Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #163Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #168Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #168Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #168Nonfoil
Card Kingdom3ED #170Nonfoil
Card Kingdom4ED #216Nonfoil

Power Surge Rules Text & Legality

Power Surge

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals X damage to that player, where X is the number of untapped lands they controlled at the beginning of this turn.

Power Surge is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Power Surge Rulings

  • Oct 4, 2004

    This card knows how many were untapped even if it was not on the battlefield at the beginning of the turn.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Power Surge has been reprinted 10 times.

  • Aug 5, 1993LEA set symbol, RareLimited Edition AlphaLEA #167
  • Oct 4, 1993LEB set symbol, RareLimited Edition BetaLEB #168
  • Dec 1, 19932ED set symbol, RareUnlimited Edition2ED #168
  • Dec 10, 1993CED set symbol, RareCollectors' EditionCED #168
  • Dec 10, 1993CEI set symbol, RareIntl. Collectors' EditionCEI #168
  • Apr 11, 19943ED set symbol, RareRevised Edition3ED #170
  • Jun 21, 1994SUM set symbol, RareSummer Magic / EdgarSUM #170
  • Apr 1, 19954ED set symbol, RareFourth Edition4ED #216
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #460
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #163

Power Surge in Commander

Power Surge is the #11,714 most-played card on EDHREC, down 70 places over the last 30 days.

#11,714 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 70 in 30 days

Power Surge FAQ

How much is Power Surge worth?

Power Surge is worth about $1.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Power Surge legal in Commander?

Yes. Power Surge is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Power Surge been reprinted?

Yes. Power Surge has been reprinted 10 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Power Surge cheap?

Power Surge trades at about $1.08; 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,714 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Power Surge?

Cards that fill a similar role include Citadel of Pain, Manabarbs, Price of Glory.

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