Ambition's Cost
Commander 2015 113 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2015
- Collector number
- 113
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Junko Taguchi
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
You draw three cards and you lose 3 life.
The waters of wisdom are as dust in the mouth of one who thirsts for power.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ambition's Cost was released in 2015 as part of the Commander 2015 preconstructed deck series. This product line was designed specifically to support the Commander format, featuring five themed decks that introduced new mechanics and cards tailored for multiplayer play. As a reprint of a classic black card-draw spell originally from the Portal sets, it serves as a functional staple for decks that prioritize resource acquisition at the cost of life.
The card features artwork by Junko Taguchi, whose contribution to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic often leans into dramatic, character-focused illustrations. Her design for this iteration captures the flavor of black mana's philosophy, where powerful effects are extracted through sacrifice. The piece was well-received for its clear thematic resonance, fitting seamlessly into the grim, high-fantasy tone of the Commander 2015 release.
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