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Go for the Throat
MBS · Mirrodin Besieged #43 · Uncommon · released 2011-02-04
{1}{B}
Instant
Destroy target nonartifact creature.
Having flesh is increasingly a liability on Mirrodin.
Go for the Throat is an uncommon black instant from Mirrodin Besieged (2011). It has been printed 20 times across 16 sets, from 2011 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.36 to $8.39 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.51
USD Foil$4.93
Format legality
Where you can play Go for the Throat in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (20)
Prices range from $0.36 to $8.39 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Foundations Jumpstart at $0.36.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Night Magic 2011 | 11 | Rare | — | $8.39 |
| Mirrodin Besieged This page | 43 | Uncommon | $0.55 | $4.89 |
| Magic Online Promos | 42878 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander 2017 | 114 | Uncommon | $0.58 | — |
| The List | C17-114 | Uncommon | $0.83 | — |
| Midnight Hunt Commander | 119 | Uncommon | $0.58 | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 76 | Uncommon | $0.45 | $0.53 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 201★ | Common | — | $2.63 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 201 | Common | $1.10 | — |
| The Brothers' War | 102 | Uncommon | $0.46 | $0.61 |
| March of the Machine Commander | 250 | Uncommon | $0.56 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 201 | Uncommon | $0.80 | — |
| Assassin's Creed | 205 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Assassin's Creed | 91 | Uncommon | $0.49 | $0.52 |
| Cowboy Bebop | 3 | Rare | — | $5.01 |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 447 | Uncommon | $0.36 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1986 | Rare | $6.90 | — |
| The Zeta Set | 284 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 163 | Common | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 42 | Common | — | — |
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2022-10-14If the targeted creature is also an artifact when Go for the Throat tries to resolve, it won't resolve.
- 2011-06-01If the targeted creature is also an artifact when Go for the Throat tries to resolve, it won't resolve.
Frequently asked questions
Is Go for the Throat legal in Commander?
Yes — Go for the Throat is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Go for the Throat legal in?
Go for the Throat is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Go for the Throat been printed?
Go for the Throat has been printed 20 times across 16 sets, from 2011 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Go for the Throat?
The cheapest printing is Foundations Jumpstart (#447) at about $0.36.
Who illustrated Go for the Throat?
This printing of Go for the Throat was illustrated by David Rapoza.