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Pistus Strike
MBS · Mirrodin Besieged #86 · Common · released 2011-02-04
{2}{G}
Instant
Destroy target creature with flying. Its controller gets a poison counter.
"Even a nuisance such as the pistus fly has a purpose in our new world."
—Glissa
Pistus Strike is a common green instant from Mirrodin Besieged (2011). Recent market prices range from $0.18 to $0.52 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.14
USD Foil$0.52
Format legality
Where you can play Pistus Strike in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.18 to $0.52 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mirrodin Besieged at $0.18.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin Besieged This page | 86 | Common | $0.18 | $0.52 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2013-07-01If the creature with flying regenerates or has indestructible, its controller will still get a poison counter.
- 2011-06-01If the creature is an illegal target when Pistus Strike tries to resolve, the spell doesn’t resolve. No player gets a poison counter.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pistus Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Pistus Strike is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Pistus Strike legal in?
Pistus Strike is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Pistus Strike been printed?
Pistus Strike has a single printing, released in 2011.
What is the cheapest printing of Pistus Strike?
The cheapest printing is Mirrodin Besieged (#86) at about $0.18.
Who illustrated Pistus Strike?
This printing of Pistus Strike was illustrated by Jaime Jones.