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Surge of Brilliance
INSTANT Uncommon
Doctor Who EDHREC #6,845
$0.66
+4.8%
7 days
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Surge of Brilliance price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.66.
Surge of Brilliance Price Summary
Surge of Brilliance's current headline price is $0.66.
Surge of Brilliance Printings & Prices
2 printings
Surge of Brilliance has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including alt art treatments.
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Sell Surge of Brilliance: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | WHO #662 | Surge Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | WHO #662 | Surge Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WHO #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | WHO #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WHO #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Surge of Brilliance Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Paradox — Draw a card for each spell you've cast this turn from anywhere other than your hand.
Foretell {1}{U} (During your turn, you may pay {2} and exile this card from your hand face down. Cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.)
""They may have superior numbers, but we have superior minds.""
Surge of Brilliance is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Surge of Brilliance Rulings
5 most recent
- Oct 13, 2023 A triggered ability that triggers when a spell is cast from anywhere other than your hand, such as that of The Thirteenth Doctor, functions only on the battlefield, so it doesn't trigger when you cast that spell from a zone other than your hand.
- Oct 13, 2023 An instant or sorcery that counts how many spells you've cast from anywhere other than your hand, such as Surge of Brilliance, counts itself if it was cast from a zone other than your hand.
- Oct 13, 2023 Because exiling a card with foretell from your hand is a special action, you can do so any time you have priority during your turn, including in response to spells and abilities. Once you announce you're taking the action, no other player can respond by trying to remove the card from your hand.
- Oct 13, 2023 Casting a foretold card from exile follows the timing rules for that card. If you foretell an instant card, you can cast it as soon as the next player's turn.
- Oct 13, 2023 If a spell or ability allows you to copy a spell on the stack but doesn't specify that the spell is cast, that spell wasn't cast and won't be counted by paradox abilities. However, if a spell or ability allows you to cast a copy of a spell, that spell will be counted for paradox abilities.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Surge of Brilliance has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHO #662 | 2023-10-13 | Uncommon | Alt Art |
| WHO #57 | 2023-10-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WHO #57 | 2023-10-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
Surge of Brilliance in Commander
Surge of Brilliance is the #6,845 most-played card on EDHREC, down 138 places over the last 30 days.
Surge of Brilliance FAQ
How much is Surge of Brilliance worth?
Surge of Brilliance is worth about $0.66 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Surge of Brilliance legal in Commander?
Yes — Surge of Brilliance is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Surge of Brilliance been reprinted?
Yes — Surge of Brilliance has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Surge of Brilliance cheap?
Surge of Brilliance trades at about $0.66 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,845 on EDHREC).