Comparative Analysis
OGWOath of the Gatewatch/#51/2016Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.03
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.06
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
$0.06TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 14.3%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 100.0%
90d high
$0.07
90d low
$0.03
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.06
Oath of the Gatewatch
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.07.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 467% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Surge (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)
Target player draws two cards.
Keywords
Surge
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (4)
wotc22 Jan 2016
If an instant or sorcery spell cast for its surge cost is copied, the copy is also considered to have had its surge cost paid.
wotc22 Jan 2016
For some cards, surge represents only an alternative cost, a discount that applies if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn. Other cards, like Reckless Bushwhacker, have additional abilities or effects if you paid the surge cost to cast the spell.
wotc22 Jan 2016
The other spell that you or a teammate cast can be one that's resolved, one that was countered, or (for instants with surge) one that's still on the stack.
wotc22 Jan 2016
Casting a spell for its surge cost doesn't change its mana cost or its mana value.
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About this card
Comparative Analysis
Comparative Analysis is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.06 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Comparative Analysis FAQ
How much is Comparative Analysis worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Comparative Analysis is $0.06. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.03 to $0.07.
What is the cheapest printing of Comparative Analysis?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch at $0.06 on TCGplayer.
What set was Comparative Analysis first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from OGW #51, released 2016-01-22.
Is there a foil version of Comparative Analysis?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.34 versus $0.06 for nonfoil, which is 467% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Comparative Analysis legal in Commander?
Yes, Comparative Analysis is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Comparative Analysis legal in Modern?
Yes, Comparative Analysis is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Comparative Analysis legal in Standard?
Comparative Analysis is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Comparative Analysis do?
Comparative Analysis is an Instant with mana cost {3}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Surge {2}{U} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.) Target player draws two cards.".