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Surgespanner The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander MTG card
LCC #174 · Art by Warren Mahy
LCC set symbol, RareThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander#174Rare

Surgespanner

Creature · Merfolk Wizard
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · LCC #174 nonfoil
$0.25 +13.6% +$0.03, 7 days
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30 days
−3.9%
EDHREC rank
#9,301 Down 140 in 30 days
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Surgespanner Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, up 13.6% over 7 days, down 3.9% over 30 days, down 77.7% over 90 days.

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Surgespanner Printings & Prices

Surgespanner has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

LCC set symbol, RareLCC #174
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Surgespanner Rules Text & Legality

Surgespanner

Whenever this creature becomes tapped, you may pay {1}{U}. If you do, return target permanent to its owner's hand.

They ride on waves of aether, washing out anything that might pollute the Merrow Lanes.

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

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Surgespanner Rulings

  • Oct 1, 2007

    For the ability to trigger, the creature has to actually change from untapped to tapped. If an effect attempts to tap the creature, but it was already tapped at the time, this ability won't trigger.

  • Oct 1, 2007

    This is a triggered ability, not an activated ability. It doesn't allow you to tap the creature whenever you want; rather, you need some other way of tapping it, such as by attacking with the creature.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Surgespanner has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Oct 12, 2007LRW set symbol, RareLorwynLRW #92
  • Oct 12, 2007LRW set symbol, RareLorwyn · foilLRW #92
  • Nov 17, 2023LCC set symbol, RareThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan CommanderLCC #174

Surgespanner in Commander

Surgespanner is the #9,301 most-played card on EDHREC, down 140 places over the last 30 days.

#9,301 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 140 in 30 days

Surgespanner FAQ

How much is Surgespanner worth?

Surgespanner is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Surgespanner legal in Commander?

Yes. Surgespanner is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Surgespanner been reprinted?

Yes. Surgespanner has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Surgespanner cheap?

Surgespanner trades at about $0.25; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,301 on EDHREC).