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Startle
MID · Innistrad: Midnight Hunt #78 · Common · released 2021-09-24
{1}{U}
Instant
Target creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn. Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. (It can't block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.)
Draw a card.
Startle is a common blue instant from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (2021). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2021 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.15 to $0.44 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.23
USD Foil$0.22
Format legality
Where you can play Startle in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.15 to $0.44 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.15.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innistrad: Midnight Hunt This page | 78 | Common | $0.23 | $0.22 |
| Innistrad: Double Feature | 78 | Common | $0.34 | $0.44 |
| The List | MID-78 | Common | $0.15 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2021-09-24Once a creature with decayed attacks, it will be sacrificed at end of combat, even if it no longer has decayed at that time.
- 2021-09-24Decayed does not create any attacking requirements. You may choose not to attack with a creature that has decayed.
- 2021-09-24Decayed represents a static ability and a triggered ability. "Decayed" means "This creature can't block" and "When this creature attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat."
- 2021-09-24Decayed does not grant haste. Creatures with decayed that enter the battlefield during your turn may not attack until your next turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Startle legal in Commander?
Yes — Startle is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Startle legal in?
Startle is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Startle been printed?
Startle has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2021 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Startle?
The cheapest printing is The List (#MID-78) at about $0.15.
Who illustrated Startle?
This printing of Startle was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.