Quick Answer

Smuggler's Surprise is a rare Instant from OTJ (OTJ) costing {G}. Current price: $3.6 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Smuggler's Surprise MTG card

Smuggler's Surprise

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Card Text

Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {2} — Mill four cards. You may put up to two creature and/or land cards from among the milled cards into your hand. + {4}{G} — You may put up to two creature cards from your hand onto the battlefield. + {1} — Creatures you control with power 4 or greater gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Jonas De Ro
Mill Spree

Market Prices

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$3.60
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TCGPlayer
$4.05
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$5.99
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$6.99
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Cardmarket
€4.93
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€5.98
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smuggler's Surprise? Basics

Smuggler's Surprise is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {2} — Mill four cards. You may put up to two creature and/or land cards from among the milled cards into your hand. + {4}{G} — You may put up to two creature cards from your hand onto the battlefield. + {1} — Creatures you control with power 4 or greater gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn."

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

Smuggler's Surprise has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Smuggler's Surprise's mana cost of {G} 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.

Smuggler's Surprise has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Smuggler's Surprise's current oracle text is: "Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {2} — Mill four cards. You may put up to two creature and/or land cards from among the milled cards into your hand. + {4}{G} — You may put up to two creature cards from your hand onto the battlefield. + {1} — Creatures you control with power 4 or greater gain hexproof and indestructible until end of turn."

What is the current price of Smuggler's Surprise? Pricing

The current market price for Smuggler's Surprise is approximately $3.6 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.93 EUR.

Where can I buy Smuggler's Surprise? Pricing

You can purchase Smuggler's Surprise 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.

Smuggler's Surprise normal: $3.6 | foil: $4.05

Is Smuggler's Surprise legal in Standard? Legality

Smuggler's Surprise is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Smuggler's Surprise legal in Modern? Legality

Smuggler's Surprise is Legal in Modern format.

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

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

Smuggler's Surprise 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 Smuggler's Surprise legal in Pioneer? Legality

Smuggler's Surprise is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Smuggler's Surprise legal in Legacy? Legality

Smuggler's Surprise is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Smuggler's Surprise legal in Vintage? Legality

Smuggler's Surprise 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 Smuggler's Surprise legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Smuggler's Surprise 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 Smuggler's Surprise from? Details

This printing of Smuggler's Surprise is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 180.

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

What is Smuggler's Surprise's rarity? Details

Smuggler's Surprise is a rare card in OTJ.

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

Who illustrated Smuggler's Surprise? Details

Smuggler's Surprise was illustrated by Jonas De Ro.

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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