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Sparkmage's Gambit
SORCERY Common
Oath of the Gatewatch EDHREC #23,752
$0.04
+0.0%
7 days
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Sparkmage's Gambit price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.04.
Sparkmage's Gambit Price Summary
Sparkmage's Gambit's current headline price is $0.04.
Sparkmage's Gambit Printings & Prices
2 printings
Sparkmage's Gambit has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Sparkmage's Gambit: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #124 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #117 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #124 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #117 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sparkmage's Gambit Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Sparkmage's Gambit deals 1 damage to each of up to two target creatures. Those creatures can't block this turn.
""A touch of lightning, and anyone can be taught to dance."
—Tobin, sparkmage"
Sparkmage's Gambit is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Sparkmage's Gambit Rulings
2 most recent
- Jan 22, 2016 If Sparkmage's Gambit has two targets, and one of them is illegal as Sparkmage's Gambit resolves, only the remaining legal target will be affected. The illegal target won't be dealt damage and will be able to block that turn. If both targets are illegal as Sparkmage's Gambit tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen.
- Jan 22, 2016 If Sparkmage's Gambit resolves, but the damage is prevented or redirected, the target creatures still won't be able to block that turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Sparkmage's Gambit has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #124 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| 2X2 #124 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| OGW #117 | 2016-01-22 | Common | Standard |
| OGW #117 | 2016-01-22 | Common | Standard |
2X2 #124 Sparkmage's Gambit in Commander
Sparkmage's Gambit is the #23,752 most-played card on EDHREC, down 558 places over the last 30 days.
Sparkmage's Gambit FAQ
How much is Sparkmage's Gambit worth?
Sparkmage's Gambit is worth about $0.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Sparkmage's Gambit legal in Commander?
Yes — Sparkmage's Gambit is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Sparkmage's Gambit been reprinted?
Yes — Sparkmage's Gambit has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sparkmage's Gambit cheap?
Sparkmage's Gambit trades at about $0.04 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,752 on EDHREC).