Desperate Measures (TDM #78)
Desperate Measures is a uncommon printing from Tarkir: Dragonstorm (TDM #78), a Instant. Illustrated by Gaboleps.
Card text
Target creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn. When it dies under your control this turn, draw two cards.
"Sing for us when we depart for battle, and sing for us if we fail to return."
—Mardu parting
Details
| Mana cost | {B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Tarkir: Dragonstorm (TDM) |
| Collector number | 78 |
| Artist | Gaboleps |
| Released | 2025-04-11 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.24, foil $0.28 (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 | Not 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 | Legal |
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