Showstopper
DGMDragon's Maze/#102/2013Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.10
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.1%30d▼ 20.0%90d▼ 5.9%
90d high
$0.20
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Dragon's Maze
- Down 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 20% below its 90 day high of $0.20.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 200% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Until end of turn, creatures you control gain "When this creature dies, it deals 2 damage to target creature an opponent controls."
Card capabilities
Creature removalInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc15 Apr 2013
If another player gains control of a creature you control after Showstopper resolves, and then later that turn that creature dies, the creature’s controller when it died controls the triggered ability. That player chooses a creature that one of their opponents controls as a target.
wotc15 Apr 2013
Creatures that come under your control after Showstopper resolves won’t have the ability.
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About this card
Showstopper
Showstopper is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{B}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (down 20.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Showstopper FAQ
How much is Showstopper worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Showstopper is $0.16. It is down 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.20.
What is the cheapest printing of Showstopper?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Dragon's Maze at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Showstopper first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DGM #102, released 2013-05-03.
Is there a foil version of Showstopper?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.48 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 200% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Showstopper legal in Commander?
Yes, Showstopper is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Showstopper legal in Modern?
Yes, Showstopper is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Showstopper legal in Standard?
Showstopper is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Showstopper do?
Showstopper is an Instant with mana cost {1}{B}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Until end of turn, creatures you control gain "When this creature dies, it deals 2 damage to target creature an opponent controls."".