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Marchesa's Surprise Party is a rare Conspiracy — Secret Mission from MB2 (MB2). Current price: $0.32 USD.

Marchesa's Surprise Party MTG card

Marchesa's Surprise Party

Conspiracy — Secret Mission

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(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone. Before the game, secretly choose one of the following. During your end step, if you meet the condition, you may reveal your choice and turn this card face down. When you do, collect the reward.) • You've cast three or more spells this turn. • An opponent lost 6 or more life this turn. • There are nine or more cards in your graveyard. Reward — Draw a card.

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rare MB2 MB2 🎨 Maru Ferreira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marchesa's Surprise Party? Basics

Marchesa's Surprise Party is a Conspiracy — Secret Mission card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone. Before the game, secretly choose one of the following. During your end step, if you meet the condition, you may reveal your choice and turn this card face down. When you do, collect the reward.) • You've cast three or more spells this turn. • An opponent lost 6 or more life this turn. • There are nine or more cards in your graveyard. Reward — Draw a card."

How much mana does Marchesa's Surprise Party cost to cast? Basics

Marchesa's Surprise Party has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Marchesa's Surprise Party's mana cost of 0 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.

Marchesa's Surprise Party has a mana value of 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.

Marchesa's Surprise Party's current oracle text is: "(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone. Before the game, secretly choose one of the following. During your end step, if you meet the condition, you may reveal your choice and turn this card face down. When you do, collect the reward.) • You've cast three or more spells this turn. • An opponent lost 6 or more life this turn. • There are nine or more cards in your graveyard. Reward — Draw a card."

What is the current price of Marchesa's Surprise Party? Pricing

The current market price for Marchesa's Surprise Party is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Marchesa's Surprise Party? Pricing

You can purchase Marchesa's Surprise Party 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 Marchesa's Surprise Party legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Surprise Party in Standard is not available.

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

Is Marchesa's Surprise Party legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Surprise Party in Modern is not available.

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

Is Marchesa's Surprise Party legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Surprise Party in Commander is not available.

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

Is Marchesa's Surprise Party legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Surprise Party in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Marchesa's Surprise Party legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Surprise Party in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Marchesa's Surprise Party legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Surprise Party in Vintage is not available.

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 Marchesa's Surprise Party legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Surprise Party in Pauper is not available.

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 Marchesa's Surprise Party from? Details

This printing of Marchesa's Surprise Party is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 503.

Marchesa's Surprise Party may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Marchesa's Surprise Party's rarity? Details

Marchesa's Surprise Party is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Marchesa's Surprise Party? Details

Marchesa's Surprise Party was illustrated by Maru Ferreira.

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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