Last-Ditch Effort (ULG #83)

Last-Ditch Effort is a uncommon printing from Urza's Legacy (ULG #83), a Instant. Illustrated by Dan Frazier.
Card text
Sacrifice any number of creatures. Last-Ditch Effort deals that much damage to any target.
"If you're gonna lose, at least make sure they don't win as much."
—Jula, goblin raider
Details
| Mana cost | {R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Urza's Legacy (ULG) |
| Collector number | 83 |
| Artist | Dan Frazier |
| Released | 1999-02-15 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $2.23, foil $28.10 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — The creatures are chosen and sacrificed on resolution.
- October 4, 2004 — It deals one damage for each creature sacrificed.
