Surprise Deployment #18 – Planeshift (Uncommon)

Magic: The Gathering · Planeshift · Uncommon

Surprise Deployment #18 Price

Surprise Deployment (#18, Uncommon) from Planeshift is worth $0.33 to $12.32 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €11.37.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $12.32
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €11.37
30-day change: +2.8%
Printings: 2

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Surprise Deployment prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$12.32	€11.37
Normal	$0.33	€0.27

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Planeshift
Card number: 18
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: February 5, 2001
Illustrator: Bradley Williams
Type line: Instant
Rules text: Play Surprise Deployment only during combat.
Put a nonwhite creature card from your hand into play. At end of turn, return that creature to your hand. (Return it only if it’s in play.)

Surprise Deployment: common questions

How much is Surprise Deployment #18 worth?

Surprise Deployment (#18, Uncommon) from Planeshift is worth $0.33 to $12.32 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €11.37.

What set is Surprise Deployment from?

Surprise Deployment is card 18 in Planeshift, released February 5, 2001. Its rarity is Uncommon. Illustrated by Bradley Williams.

Is Surprise Deployment going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $11.98 (September 5, 2026) to $12.32 (October 3, 2026), a change of +2.8%. The 30-day low was $11.98 and the high $12.32.

How do I check what my Surprise Deployment is worth?

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