Surprise, Nerd!
UNKUnknown Event/#RB05b/2025Rare
Colour IDMV 5
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Other printings
This is the only English printing.
Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Flash
If a creature would get + some amount of power or toughness until end of turn, instead it gets - that amount of power or toughness.
Keywords
Flash
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
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About this card
Surprise, Nerd!
Surprise, Nerd! is an Enchantment, with mana cost {4}{B} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Frequently asked
Surprise, Nerd! FAQ
What set was Surprise, Nerd! first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #RB05b, released 2025-06-20.
Is Surprise, Nerd! legal in Commander?
Surprise, Nerd! is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Surprise, Nerd! legal in Modern?
Surprise, Nerd! is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Surprise, Nerd! legal in Standard?
Surprise, Nerd! is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Surprise, Nerd! do?
Surprise, Nerd! is an Enchantment with mana cost {4}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flash If a creature would get + some amount of power or toughness until end of turn, instead it gets - that amount of power or toughness.".








