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Surgespanner
CREATURE — MERFOLK WIZARD Rare
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander EDHREC #9,099
$0.22
-4.3%
7 days
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Surgespanner price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.22.
Surgespanner Price Summary
Surgespanner's current headline price is $0.22.
Surgespanner Printings & Prices
2 printings
Surgespanner has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Surgespanner: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LRW #92 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LRW #92 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #92 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LCC #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Surgespanner Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Surgespanner Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
3 printings
Surgespanner has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCC #174 | 2023-11-17 | Rare | Standard | — |
| LRW #92 | 2007-10-12 | Rare | Standard | — |
| LRW #92 | 2007-10-12 | Rare | Standard | — |
LRW #92 Surgespanner in Commander
Surgespanner is the #9,099 most-played card on EDHREC, down 215 places over the last 30 days.
Surgespanner FAQ
How much is Surgespanner worth?
Surgespanner is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $0.22 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,099 on EDHREC).