Desperate Gambit
| Name | Desperate Gambit |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Choose a source you control and flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that source would deal damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal damage this turn, prevent that damage. |
| Artist | Pete Venters |
| Set | Weatherlight #96 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Desperate Gambit
Desperate Gambit, Instant, designed by Pete Venters first released in Jun, 1997 in the set Weatherlight. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 156.31.
Desperate Gambit would be beneficial in a deck that focuses on high-risk, high-reward strategies, such as a red aggro deck looking to close out the game quickly. However, there are better alternatives like Fling or Temur Battle Rage that offer more consistent and impactful effects without the randomness of a coin flip, making Desperate Gambit a less optimal choice for competitive play but still a fun and unpredictable addition to casual decks.
Rules
10/04/04
The coin is flipped during resolution of this spell, so you know in advance what will happen when the source deals damage the next time.
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Price history
| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-02 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-08-05 | 84.48 JMD | 84.74 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-08-12 | 83.91 JMD | 84.28 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-08-19 | 83.83 JMD | 84.28 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-08-26 | 84.05 JMD | 85.79 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-09-02 | 84.59 JMD | 93.96 JMD | 1 |
| 2024-09-09 | 84.59 JMD | 97.56 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-09-16 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-09-23 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 84.59 JMD | 97.52 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-10-07 | 84.59 JMD | 92.88 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-10-14 | 84.59 JMD | 99.88 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-10-21 | 84.59 JMD | 106.84 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-10-28 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-11-06 | 84.59 JMD | 102.55 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-11-11 | 84.59 JMD | 110.98 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-11-18 | 84.59 JMD | 111.29 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-11-25 | 84.59 JMD | 103.49 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-02 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-09 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-19 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-23 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2024-12-30 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-01 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-06 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-13 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-20 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-01-27 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-02-03 | 84.59 JMD | 84.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-02-10 | 121.28 JMD | 121.28 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-02-18 | 228.67 JMD | 228.67 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-04-27 | 263.40 JMD | 263.40 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-04-28 | 262.73 JMD | 262.73 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-05-06 | 251.17 JMD | 251.17 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-05-12 | 226.70 JMD | 226.70 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-05-19 | 205.93 JMD | 205.93 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-05-28 | 175.08 JMD | 175.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-06-03 | 174.15 JMD | 174.15 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | 171.35 JMD | 171.35 JMD | 1 |
| 2025-06-17 | 169.80 JMD | 169.80 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-06-23 | 169.64 JMD | 169.64 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-01 | 194.52 JMD | 194.52 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-08 | 220.59 JMD | 220.59 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-15 | 257.65 JMD | 257.65 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-22 | 257.80 JMD | 257.80 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-07-29 | 257.80 JMD | 257.80 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-08-05 | 257.80 JMD | 257.80 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-08-12 | 301.34 JMD | 301.34 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-08-18 | 300.72 JMD | 300.72 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-08-25 | 300.72 JMD | 300.72 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-02 | 300.72 JMD | 300.72 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | 334.93 JMD | 334.93 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-15 | 334.93 JMD | 334.93 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | 333.16 JMD | 333.16 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-09-29 | 355.32 JMD | 355.32 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-10-06 | 414.29 JMD | 414.29 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-10-13 | 401.68 JMD | 401.68 JMD | 1 |
| 2025-10-20 | 376.95 JMD | 376.95 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-10-27 | 332.83 JMD | 332.83 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-11-03 | 305.63 JMD | 305.63 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-11-10 | 288.10 JMD | 288.10 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-11-18 | 246.40 JMD | 246.40 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-11-24 | 244.08 JMD | 244.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-03 | 213.95 JMD | 213.95 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-08 | 217.76 JMD | 217.76 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-15 | 219.24 JMD | 219.24 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-22 | 221.88 JMD | 221.88 JMD | 0 |
| 2025-12-29 | 196.85 JMD | 196.85 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-01 | 168.55 JMD | 168.55 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-05 | 166.22 JMD | 166.22 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-13 | 145.54 JMD | 145.54 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-20 | 131.00 JMD | 131.00 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-01-26 | 112.80 JMD | 112.80 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-02-02 | 105.64 JMD | 105.64 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-02-09 | 95.68 JMD | 95.68 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-02-16 | 100.40 JMD | 100.40 JMD | 1 |
| 2026-02-23 | 110.71 JMD | 110.71 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-03-02 | 123.77 JMD | 123.77 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-03-10 | 127.27 JMD | 127.27 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-03-16 | 162.08 JMD | 162.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-02 | 210.22 JMD | 210.22 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-07 | 230.56 JMD | 230.56 JMD | 1 |
| 2026-04-14 | 200.27 JMD | 200.27 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 153.62 JMD | 153.62 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-04-30 | 184.62 JMD | 184.62 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-05-05 | 198.09 JMD | 198.09 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | 198.61 JMD | 198.61 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-05-20 | 153.78 JMD | 153.78 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-05-25 | 178.89 JMD | 178.89 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-01 | 202.32 JMD | 202.32 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-08 | 207.25 JMD | 207.25 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-15 | 165.03 JMD | 165.03 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-23 | 145.97 JMD | 145.97 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-06-29 | 127.29 JMD | 127.29 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-07-06 | 124.08 JMD | 124.08 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-07-13 | 114.00 JMD | 114.00 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 125.15 JMD | 125.15 JMD | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 151.07 JMD | 151.07 JMD | 0 |
Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Desperate Gambit
What type of card is Desperate Gambit?
Desperate Gambit is a Instant card in Flesh and Blood FAB.
What does Desperate Gambit do?
Choose a source you control and flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that source would deal damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal damage this turn, prevent that damage.
How much does Desperate Gambit cost?
Desperate Gambit currently starts at 156.31. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Desperate Gambit from?
Desperate Gambit was first released in the set Weatherlight, illustrated by Pete Venters.
Is Desperate Gambit legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Desperate Gambit can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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