Inevitable Defeat (PTDM #194s)
Inevitable Defeat is a rare printing from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos (PTDM #194s), a Instant. Illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.
Card text
This spell can't be countered.
Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.
"We came seeking a challenge. It seems we must continue searching."
—Zurgo, khan of the Mardu
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{R}{W}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos (PTDM) |
| Collector number | 194s |
| Artist | Cristi Balanescu |
| Released | 2025-04-11 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at foil $1.66 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- April 4, 2025 — If the target permanent is an illegal target as Inevitable Defeat tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will gain or lose life.