The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Breaking News Surgical Extraction card. This black instant offers potent graveyard disruption for competitive decks.
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Breaking News
No listings available right now.
| Condition | Value | Source | Trend | Price Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$1.53 | Guide Estimate | 0% | ||
Raw / Ungraded
TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Nov 3, 2026
Designed by artist Arik Roper, this card features a mana cost of one black mana or two life, making it accessible in the early game. Its primary function allows players to choose a target card in any graveyard and exile all copies of that card from graveyards, hands, and libraries, followed by a shuffle of the affected player's library. This versatile removal tool is highly valued for its ability to disrupt opponent's key pieces across multiple zones simultaneously. Collectors appreciate Surgical Extraction for its strategic depth and consistent performance in formats where graveyard interaction is critical. The Breaking News set, identified by the code OTP, presents this card with a Rare rarity status, appealing to those who seek high-impact spells for their Magic: The Gathering trading card game card collections. Whether building a competitive deck or expanding a personal library, this card remains a relevant choice for players who enjoy controlling the game state through precise removal. Enthusiasts can find this card to complete their set or enhance their gameplay options. The card's design and mechanics reflect the evolving nature of Magic: The Gathering, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional power. For collectors focused on specific sets or types of cards, Surgical Extraction represents a significant addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game card collection, bridging the gap between collectible art and competitive utility.
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Surgical Extraction
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Arik Roper
Card Stock
English
{B/P}
Instant
B
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
({B/P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life.) Choose target card in a graveyard other than a basic land card. Search its owner's graveyard, hand, and library for any number of cards with the same name as that card and exile them. Then that player shuffles.
Dead Horse Delivers Beating
FAQ
Surgical Extraction allows you to choose a target card in a graveyard and exile all copies of that card from graveyards, hands, and libraries, then shuffle the affected player's library. It is a powerful removal spell that disrupts opponent strategies across multiple zones.
The mana cost for Surgical Extraction is one black mana or two life. This alternative cost makes it easier to cast in the early game without sacrificing mana resources.
Surgical Extraction is part of the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Breaking News set. It is card number 19 in the OTP set code and holds a Rare rarity status.
Explore cards with this name across sets and editions. Check each card’s details before choosing a version.