Surprise Deployment
| Name | Surprise Deployment |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Cast this spell only during combat. You may put a nonwhite creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. At the beginning of the next end step, return that creature to your hand. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.) |
| Artist | Bradley Williams |
| Set | Planeshift #18 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Surprise Deployment
Surprise Deployment, Instant, designed by Bradley Williams first released in Feb, 2001 in the set Planeshift. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.69.
A deck that focuses on aggressive strategies and has nonwhite creatures with powerful enter-the-battlefield effects would benefit from Surprise Deployment in Magic: the Gathering. While this card offers a surprise advantage during combat, it may not be as efficient as other cards like Aether Vial or Collected Company, which provide more consistent and immediate value. However, in a deck specifically designed to abuse its unique effect, Surprise Deployment could see play as a situational and unexpected tool to swing the game in your favor.
Rules
05/01/07
Putting the card onto the battlefield is optional. When the ability resolves, you can choose not to.
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Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Surprise Deployment
What type of card is Surprise Deployment?
Surprise Deployment is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Surprise Deployment do?
Cast this spell only during combat. You may put a nonwhite creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. At the beginning of the next end step, return that creature to your hand. (Return it only if it's on the battlefield.)
How much does Surprise Deployment cost?
Surprise Deployment currently starts at C$ 0.69. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Surprise Deployment from?
Surprise Deployment was first released in the set Planeshift, illustrated by Bradley Williams.
Is Surprise Deployment legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Surprise Deployment 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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