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Seize the Initiative
SOM · Scars of Mirrodin #20 · Common · released 2010-10-01
{W}
Instant
Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.
The time between spotting a leonin shikari and feeling its claws is just time enough to draw your last breath.
Seize the Initiative is a common white instant from Scars of Mirrodin (2010). Recent market prices range from $0.05 to $0.40 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.09
USD Foil$0.15
Format legality
Where you can play Seize the Initiative 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 $0.05 to $0.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Scars of Mirrodin at $0.05.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scars of Mirrodin This page | 20 | Common | $0.05 | $0.40 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2011-01-01A creature that gains first strike after other creatures with first strike or double strike deal combat damage in the first combat damage step will still deal damage in the second combat damage step.
Frequently asked questions
Is Seize the Initiative legal in Commander?
Yes — Seize the Initiative is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Seize the Initiative legal in?
Seize the Initiative is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Seize the Initiative been printed?
Seize the Initiative has a single printing, released in 2010.
What is the cheapest printing of Seize the Initiative?
The cheapest printing is Scars of Mirrodin (#20) at about $0.05.
Who illustrated Seize the Initiative?
This printing of Seize the Initiative was illustrated by Steve Argyle.