Fall of the Gavel
RTRReturn to Ravnica/#161/2012Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.12
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.12TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 20.0%
90d high
$0.15
90d low
$0.12
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.12
Return to Ravnica
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 20% below its 90 day high of $0.15.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 450% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell. You gain 5 life.
Card capabilities
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 2012
You must be able to target a spell to cast Fall of the Gavel.
wotc1 Oct 2012
If the target spell is an illegal target when Fall of the Gavel tries to resolve (perhaps because it’s been countered by another spell), Fall of the Gavel won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t gain 5 life.
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About this card
Fall of the Gavel
Fall of the Gavel is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{W}{U} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.12 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Fall of the Gavel FAQ
How much is Fall of the Gavel worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Fall of the Gavel is $0.12. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.12 to $0.15.
What is the cheapest printing of Fall of the Gavel?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Return to Ravnica at $0.12 on TCGplayer.
What set was Fall of the Gavel first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RTR #161, released 2012-10-05.
Is there a foil version of Fall of the Gavel?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.66 versus $0.12 for nonfoil, which is 450% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Fall of the Gavel legal in Commander?
Yes, Fall of the Gavel is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Fall of the Gavel legal in Modern?
Yes, Fall of the Gavel is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Fall of the Gavel legal in Standard?
Fall of the Gavel is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Fall of the Gavel do?
Fall of the Gavel is an Instant with mana cost {3}{W}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell. You gain 5 life.".