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Sure Strike
XLN · Ixalan #166 · Common · released 2017-09-29
{1}{R}
Instant
Target creature gets +3/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
"Everyone has a weak spot."
Sure Strike is a common red instant from Ixalan (2017). It has been printed 9 times across 9 sets, from 2015 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.05 to $0.40 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.16
USD Foil$0.16
Format legality
Where you can play Sure Strike in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $0.05 to $0.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Core Set 2019 at $0.05.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle for Zendikar | 157 | Common | $0.14 | $0.18 |
| Ixalan This page | 166 | Common | $0.17 | $0.16 |
| Core Set 2019 | 161 | Common | $0.05 | $0.40 |
| Guilds of Ravnica | 118 | Common | $0.05 | $0.21 |
| Core Set 2021 | 163 | Common | $0.18 | $0.06 |
| Innistrad: Crimson Vow | 179 | Common | $0.20 | $0.21 |
| Innistrad: Double Feature | 446 | Common | $0.32 | $0.37 |
| The List | GRN-118 | Common | $0.07 | — |
| Foundations | 209 | Common | $0.14 | $0.12 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sure Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Sure Strike is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Sure Strike legal in?
Sure Strike is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Sure Strike been printed?
Sure Strike has been printed 9 times across 9 sets, from 2015 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Sure Strike?
The cheapest printing is Core Set 2019 (#161) at about $0.05.
Who illustrated Sure Strike?
This printing of Sure Strike was illustrated by Izzy.