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Unexpected Request
SORCERY Uncommon
Final Fantasy EDHREC #12,752
$0.21
-8.7%
7 days
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Unexpected Request price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.21.
Unexpected Request Price Summary
Unexpected Request's current headline price is $0.21.
Unexpected Request Printings & Prices
1 printings
Unexpected Request has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Unexpected Request: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FIN #167 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FIN #167 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Unexpected Request Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. You may attach an Equipment you control to that creature. If you do, unattach it at the beginning of the next end step.
""I shall hereby do my best to kidnap you!""
Unexpected Request is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Unexpected Request has been reprinted 2 times. The Final Fantasy reprint cut the price 75% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN #167 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FIN #167 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
Unexpected Request in Commander
Unexpected Request is the #12,752 most-played card on EDHREC, up 77 places over the last 30 days.
Unexpected Request FAQ
How much is Unexpected Request worth?
Unexpected Request is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Unexpected Request legal in Commander?
Yes — Unexpected Request is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Unexpected Request been reprinted?
Yes — Unexpected Request has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Unexpected Request cheap?
Unexpected Request trades at about $0.21 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,752 on EDHREC).