Sure Strike
Magic: The Gathering | Core Set 2021 - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 163 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Core Set 2021 |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 122 items |
| From | $0.06 |
| Type | Instant |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NMFoil | $0.06 | 1 | ||
LP | $0.10 | 1 | ||
LPFoil | $0.10 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.32 | 53 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 2 | ||
NMFoil | $0.50 | 7 | ||
NM | $0.21 | 48 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.27 | 9 | Unavailable |
About Sure Strike
Sure Strike from Core Set 2021 is currently available from around $0.05. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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RedCard Text
Target creature gets +3/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
Flavor Text
To survive imminent doom, it sometimes takes a foolhardy soul who acts first and fears later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Sure Strike worth?
Sure Strike is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.05 for Core Set 2021. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Sure Strike has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Sure Strike legal in Commander?
Sure Strike is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Sure Strike legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Sure Strike on the Reserved List?
No. Sure Strike is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Sure Strike in-game text?
In game, Sure Strike is a Instant with text that starts: "Target creature gets +3/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)".
How popular is Sure Strike in Commander decks?
Sure Strike ranks #10,192 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Sure Strike
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Sure Strike legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.