Quick Answer

Assault Intercessor is a rare Creature — Astartes Warrior from 40K (40K) costing {1}{W}{B}. Current price: $1.32 USD. Legal in Commander.

Assault Intercessor MTG card

Assault Intercessor

Creature — Astartes Warrior

Card Text

First strike, menace Chainsword — Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, that player loses 2 life.

A foe without honour is a foe already beaten.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 3.0 40K 40K 🎨 Steve Argyle
Chainsword First strike Menace

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.32
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Card Kingdom
$1.79
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.74
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€2.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Assault Intercessor? Basics

Assault Intercessor is a Creature — Astartes Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike, menace Chainsword — Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, that player loses 2 life."

How much mana does Assault Intercessor cost to cast? Basics

Assault Intercessor has a mana cost of {1}{W}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, W 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.

Assault Intercessor's mana cost of {1}{W}{B} 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.

Assault Intercessor has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Assault Intercessor's current oracle text is: "First strike, menace Chainsword — Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, that player loses 2 life."

What is the current price of Assault Intercessor? Pricing

The current market price for Assault Intercessor is approximately $1.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.74 EUR.

Where can I buy Assault Intercessor? Pricing

You can purchase Assault Intercessor 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 Assault Intercessor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Assault Intercessor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Assault Intercessor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Assault Intercessor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Assault Intercessor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Assault Intercessor 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 Assault Intercessor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Assault Intercessor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Assault Intercessor legal in Legacy? Legality

Assault Intercessor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Assault Intercessor legal in Vintage? Legality

Assault Intercessor 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 Assault Intercessor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Assault Intercessor in Pauper is not available.

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 Assault Intercessor from? Details

This printing of Assault Intercessor is from 40K (40K), with collector number 104.

Assault Intercessor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Assault Intercessor's rarity? Details

Assault Intercessor is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Assault Intercessor? Details

Assault Intercessor was illustrated by Steve Argyle.

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

What is Assault Intercessor's power and toughness? Details

Assault Intercessor is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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