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Act of Aggression — New Phyrexia

Act of Aggression

NPH · New Phyrexia #78 · Uncommon · released 2011-05-13

{3}{R/P}{R/P}
Instant
({R/P} can be paid with either {R} or 2 life.) Gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn.

Act of Aggression is an uncommon red instant from New Phyrexia (2011). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2011 to 2015. Recent market prices range from $0.32 to $6.53 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.

USD$0.33
USD Foil$6.53
IllustratorWhit Brachna
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
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Format legality

Where you can play Act of Aggression in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings (2)

Prices range from $0.32 to $6.53 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2015 at $0.32.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
New Phyrexia This page78Uncommon$0.33$6.53
Commander 2015141Uncommon$0.32—

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (7).

  • 2011-06-01A card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its mana cost is each color that appears in that mana cost, regardless of how that cost may have been paid.
  • 2011-06-01To calculate the mana value of a card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, count each Phyrexian mana symbol as 1.
  • 2011-06-01As you cast a spell or activate an activated ability with one or more Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, you choose how to pay for each Phyrexian mana symbol at the same time you would choose modes or choose a value for X.
  • 2011-06-01If you're at 1 life or less, you can't pay 2 life.
  • 2011-06-01Phyrexian mana is not a new color. Players can't produce Phyrexian mana.
  • 2011-06-01Act of Aggression can target any creature an opponent controls, even one that's untapped.
  • 2011-06-01Gaining control of a creature doesn't cause you to gain control of any Auras or Equipment attached to it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Act of Aggression legal in Commander?
Yes — Act of Aggression is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Act of Aggression legal in?
Act of Aggression is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Act of Aggression been printed?
Act of Aggression has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2011 to 2015.
What is the cheapest printing of Act of Aggression?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2015 (#141) at about $0.32.
Who illustrated Act of Aggression?
This printing of Act of Aggression was illustrated by Whit Brachna.