
Sparkmage's Gambit
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +25.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #24,059 Down 138 in 30 days
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Sparkmage's Gambit Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.05, flat over 7 days, up 25.0% over 30 days, up 25.0% over 90 days.
Sparkmage's Gambit Price History
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Sparkmage's Gambit in Sealed Products
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Sparkmage's Gambit Printings & Prices
Sparkmage's Gambit has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Sparkmage's Gambit: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PioneerLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Sparkmage's Gambit Rulings
- 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
Sparkmage's Gambit has been reprinted 4 times.
- Jan 22, 2016Oath of the GatewatchOGW #117
- Jan 22, 2016Oath of the Gatewatch · foilOGW #117
- Jul 8, 2022Double Masters 20222X2 #124
- Jul 8, 2022Double Masters 2022 · foil2X2 #124
Sparkmage's Gambit in Commander
Sparkmage's Gambit is the #24,059 most-played card on EDHREC, down 138 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 138 in 30 days
Sparkmage's Gambit FAQ
How much is Sparkmage's Gambit worth?
Sparkmage's Gambit is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 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 $0.05; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,059 on EDHREC).