Quick Answer

Desperate Charge is a common Sorcery from ME3 (ME3) costing {2}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Desperate Charge MTG card

Desperate Charge

Sorcery

Card Text

Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn.

"Lieutenants dishonored, corpses carted home; The general raises troops again to take revenge."

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 ME3 ME3 🎨 Chen Weidong

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desperate Charge? Basics

Desperate Charge is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Desperate Charge cost to cast? Basics

Desperate Charge has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Desperate Charge's mana cost of {2}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Desperate Charge has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Desperate Charge's current oracle text is: "Creatures you control get +2/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Desperate Charge? Pricing

Price data for Desperate Charge is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Desperate Charge? Pricing

You can purchase Desperate Charge from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Desperate Charge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Desperate Charge in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Desperate Charge legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Desperate Charge in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Desperate Charge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Desperate Charge is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Desperate Charge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Desperate Charge in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Desperate Charge legal in Legacy? Legality

Desperate Charge is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Desperate Charge legal in Vintage? Legality

Desperate Charge is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Desperate Charge legal in Pauper? Legality

Desperate Charge is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Desperate Charge from? Details

This printing of Desperate Charge is from ME3 (ME3), with collector number 63.

Desperate Charge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Desperate Charge's rarity? Details

Desperate Charge is a common card in ME3.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Desperate Charge? Details

Desperate Charge was illustrated by Chen Weidong.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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