Name: Desperate Gambit
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Pete Venters

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                  TypeInstant
                  
Desperate GambitWeatherlight

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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.60$2.06
Lightly Played$0.54$1.87
Moderately Played$0.46$1.87
Heavily Played$0.35$1.86
Damaged$0.17$1.89
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          Mana cost1
          TypeInstant
          
          SetWeatherlight
          
          RarityInstant
          Released1997-06-09
        Oracle textFlip a coin; target opponent calls heads or tails while coin is in the air. If the flip ends up in your favor, double the damage dealt by a source you control. Otherwise, prevent all damage from that source.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.60	$2.06
Lightly Played	$0.54	$1.87
Moderately Played	$0.46	$1.87
Heavily Played	$0.35	$1.86
Damaged	$0.17	$1.89