Ambition's Cost is a black sorcery from the 2020 Commander release, offering powerful card advantage for a life total cost.
Ambition's Cost
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Ambition's Cost is a black sorcery card identified as number 129 in the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2020 set. Released in 2020, this card serves as a pivotal resource accelerator for decks built around black mana strategies. The card allows players to draw three cards from their library while paying a life cost of three life, creating a dynamic risk-reward mechanic that defines its utility. Illustrated by Zezhou Chen, this uncommon card features flavor text from Ob Nixilis, reflecting themes of conquest and power accumulation. For collectors, the Commander 2020 release is a significant entry point for those seeking to complete the base set or acquire specific staples for their libraries. The card's straightforward yet impactful effect makes it a recognizable piece of modern Magic history. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection of Commander essentials, Ambition's Cost represents a key component of the set's design philosophy. Its presence in the Commander format highlights the enduring appeal of high-impact spells that balance power with strategic vulnerability.
Have one of these to sell?
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.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Ambition's Cost
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Zezhou Chen
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
You draw three cards and you lose 3 life.
"Conquering your first world is the hardest, after all. My power grew as I moved from world to world, taking anything that would make the next taking easier." —Ob Nixilis
