Broken Ambitions
LRWLorwyn/#54/2007Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.17
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.34
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.09
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.59Low $0.35▲ 68.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.34TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 5.6%30d▲ 9.7%90d▲ 17.2%
90d high
$0.36
90d low
$0.29
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.34
Lorwyn
- Up 9.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.36.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1721% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays . Clash with an opponent. If you win, that spell's controller mills four cards. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)
Keywords
ClashMill
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Oct 2007
The clash (and the result of the clash if you win) happens regardless of whether the targeted spell was countered or {X} was paid.
wotc1 Oct 2007
The opponent you clash with doesn't have to be the controller of the targeted spell.
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About this card
Broken Ambitions
Broken Ambitions is an Instant, with mana cost {X}{U} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.34 (up 9.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Broken Ambitions FAQ
How much is Broken Ambitions worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Broken Ambitions is $0.34. It is up 9.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.29 to $0.36.
What is the cheapest printing of Broken Ambitions?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Lorwyn at $0.34 on TCGplayer.
What set was Broken Ambitions first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LRW #54, released 2007-10-12.
Is there a foil version of Broken Ambitions?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $6.19 versus $0.34 for nonfoil, which is 1721% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Broken Ambitions legal in Commander?
Yes, Broken Ambitions is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Broken Ambitions legal in Modern?
Yes, Broken Ambitions is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Broken Ambitions legal in Standard?
Broken Ambitions is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Broken Ambitions do?
Broken Ambitions is an Instant with mana cost {X}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}. Clash with an opponent. If you win, that spell's controller mills four cards. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)".