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Unexpected Windfall

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As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card. Draw two cards and create two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

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Unexpected Windfall at a glance

Commander
Legal
Colour identity
Red
What it does
Discard, card draw, mana ramp, making tokens
Popularity
Top 1,000 in Commander (#270 on EDHREC)
Mana cost
{2}{R}{R}
Rarity
Common
First printed
2021 · 9 printings
Artist
Alayna Danner

Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.

CARD OVERVIEW

Unexpected Windfall

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card. Draw two cards and create two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

TYPEInstant
MANA{2}{R}{R}
COLOR IDENTITYR
PRINTINGHBG · #192
Unexpected WindfallX-RAY TARGET
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COMMANDERS

Commanders that make the most of Unexpected Windfall

Legal commanders for its colour identity whose own abilities care about what this card does.

Ashling, Flame DancerAshling, Flame DancerLegendary Creature — Elemental ShamanJaxis, the TroublemakerJaxis, the TroublemakerLegendary Creature — Human WarriorThe Locust GodThe Locust GodLegendary Creature — GodBirgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of BountyBirgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of BountyLegendary Creature — God // Legendary ArtifactClive, Ifrit's Dominant // Ifrit, Warden of InfernoClive, Ifrit's Dominant // Ifrit, Warden of InfernoLegendary Creature — Human Noble Warrior // Legendary Enchantment Creature — Saga DemonAshling, Rekindled // Ashling, RimeboundAshling, Rekindled // Ashling, RimeboundLegendary Creature — Elemental Sorcerer // Legendary Creature — Elemental Wizard

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FAQ

Questions about Unexpected Windfall

What does Unexpected Windfall do?

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card. Draw two cards and create two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

Is Unexpected Windfall legal in Commander?

Yes, Unexpected Windfall is legal in Commander.

What colour identity is Unexpected Windfall?

Red. A Commander deck can only include it if the commander's colour identity contains these colours.

Which commanders work with Unexpected Windfall?

Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Ashling, Flame Dancer, Jaxis, the Troublemaker, The Locust God and Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty.

What cards are similar to Unexpected Windfall?

Cards that do a similar job include Big Score, Prismari Command, Three Steps Ahead and Deadly Dispute.

Can I see what I can build with Unexpected Windfall?

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