Ghastly Discovery

SHMShadowmoor/#39/2008Common
Colour IDMV 3
Ghastly Discovery
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.11
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.12
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
This printing
SetSHM
Collector #39
Released2008-05-02
Raritycommon
ArtistHoward Lyon
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.12TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 7.7%30d▼ 7.7%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.13
90d low
$0.12
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.12
Shadowmoor
  • Down 7.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.13.
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 942% premium over nonfoil.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
ShadowmoorSHM · #39 · 2008-05-02nonfoilcommon$0.12▼ 7.7%▼ 7.7%
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Draw two cards, then discard a card.
Conspire (As you cast this spell, you may tap two untapped creatures you control that share a color with it. When you do, copy it.)
Keywords
Conspire
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Ghastly Discovery

Ghastly Discovery is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.12 (down 7.7% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Ghastly Discovery FAQ

How much is Ghastly Discovery worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Ghastly Discovery is $0.12. It is down 7.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.12 to $0.13.
What is the cheapest printing of Ghastly Discovery?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shadowmoor at $0.12 on TCGplayer.
What set was Ghastly Discovery first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SHM #39, released 2008-05-02.
Is there a foil version of Ghastly Discovery?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.25 versus $0.12 for nonfoil, which is 942% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Ghastly Discovery legal in Commander?
Yes, Ghastly Discovery is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Ghastly Discovery legal in Modern?
Yes, Ghastly Discovery is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Ghastly Discovery legal in Standard?
Ghastly Discovery is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Ghastly Discovery do?
Ghastly Discovery is a Sorcery with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Draw two cards, then discard a card. Conspire (As you cast this spell, you may tap two untapped creatures you control that share a color with it. When you do, copy it.)".