Quick Answer

Aggressive Instinct is a common Sorcery from GS1 (GS1) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Aggressive Instinct MTG card

Aggressive Instinct

Sorcery

Card Text

Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.

"Mowu was wary that day, as though he sensed the danger ahead." —Jiang Yanggu's travelogue

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 GS1 GS1 🎨 Wolk Sheep

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aggressive Instinct? Basics

Aggressive Instinct is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control."

How much mana does Aggressive Instinct cost to cast? Basics

Aggressive Instinct has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Aggressive Instinct's mana cost of {1}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Aggressive Instinct has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Aggressive Instinct's current oracle text is: "Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control."

What is the current price of Aggressive Instinct? Pricing

The current market price for Aggressive Instinct is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Aggressive Instinct? Pricing

You can purchase Aggressive Instinct from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Aggressive Instinct legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aggressive Instinct in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Aggressive Instinct legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Aggressive Instinct in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Aggressive Instinct legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aggressive Instinct is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Aggressive Instinct legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Aggressive Instinct in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Aggressive Instinct legal in Legacy? Legality

Aggressive Instinct is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Aggressive Instinct legal in Vintage? Legality

Aggressive Instinct is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Aggressive Instinct legal in Pauper? Legality

Aggressive Instinct is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Aggressive Instinct from? Details

This printing of Aggressive Instinct is from GS1 (GS1), with collector number 34.

Aggressive Instinct may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aggressive Instinct's rarity? Details

Aggressive Instinct is a common card in GS1.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Aggressive Instinct? Details

Aggressive Instinct was illustrated by Wolk Sheep.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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