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Surprise Deployment
INSTANT Uncommon
Planeshift EDHREC #28,969
$0.33
+0.0%
7 days
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Surprise Deployment price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.33.
Surprise Deployment Price Summary
Surprise Deployment's current headline price is $0.33.
Surprise Deployment Printings & Prices
1 printings
Surprise Deployment has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Surprise Deployment: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #18 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #18 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Surprise Deployment Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Cast this spell only during combat.
You may put a nonwhite creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. At the beginning of the next end step, return that creature to your hand. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.)
Surprise Deployment 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
Surprise Deployment Rulings
1 most recent
- May 1, 2007 Putting the card onto the battlefield is optional. When the ability resolves, you can choose not to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Surprise Deployment has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS #18 | 2001-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLS #18 | 2001-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
Surprise Deployment in Commander
Surprise Deployment is the #28,969 most-played card on EDHREC, down 371 places over the last 30 days.
Surprise Deployment FAQ
How much is Surprise Deployment worth?
Surprise Deployment is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Surprise Deployment legal in Commander?
Yes — Surprise Deployment is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Surprise Deployment been reprinted?
Yes — Surprise Deployment has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Surprise Deployment cheap?
Surprise Deployment trades at about $0.33 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,969 on EDHREC).