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Tainted Strike
PLST · The List #SOM-80 · Common · released 2026-11-09
{B}
Instant
Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains infect until end of turn. (It deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
"Welcome to perfection."
—Sheoldred, Whispering One
Tainted Strike is a common black instant from The List (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2010 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $3.26 to $29.65 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Tainted Strike in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $3.26 to $29.65 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Scars of Mirrodin at $3.26.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scars of Mirrodin | 80 | Common | $3.26 | $29.65 |
| The List This page | SOM-80 | Common | — | — |
More from The List
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (6).
- 2011-01-01A player who has ten or more poison counters loses the game. This is a state-based action.
- 2011-01-01Infect’s effect applies to any damage, not just combat damage.
- 2011-01-01The -1/-1 counters remain on the creature indefinitely. They’re not removed if the creature regenerates or the turn ends.
- 2011-01-01Damage from a source with infect is damage in all respects. If the source with infect also has lifelink, damage dealt by that source also causes its controller to gain that much life. Damage from a source with infect can be prevented or redirected. Abilities that trigger on damage being dealt will trigger if a source with infect deals damage, if appropriate.
- 2011-01-01If damage from a source with infect that would be dealt to a player is prevented, that player doesn’t get poison counters. If damage from a source with infect that would be dealt to a creature is prevented, that creature doesn’t get -1/-1 counters.
- 2011-01-01Damage from a source with infect affects planeswalkers normally.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tainted Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Tainted Strike is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tainted Strike legal in?
Tainted Strike is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Tainted Strike been printed?
Tainted Strike has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2010 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Tainted Strike?
The cheapest printing is Scars of Mirrodin (#80) at about $3.26.
Who illustrated Tainted Strike?
This printing of Tainted Strike was illustrated by James Ryman.