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Assault Strobe is a common Sorcery from AA3 (AA3) costing {R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Assault Strobe MTG card

Assault Strobe

Sorcery

Card Text

Target creature gains double strike until end of turn. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 AA3 AA3 🎨 Kev Walker

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Assault Strobe? Basics

Assault Strobe is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gains double strike until end of turn. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)"

How much mana does Assault Strobe cost to cast? Basics

Assault Strobe has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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 Strobe's mana cost of {R} 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 Strobe has a mana value of 1.0. 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 Strobe's current oracle text is: "Target creature gains double strike until end of turn. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)"

What is the current price of Assault Strobe? Pricing

Price data for Assault Strobe is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Assault Strobe? Pricing

You can purchase Assault Strobe 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 Strobe legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Assault Strobe legal in Modern? Legality

Assault Strobe is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Assault Strobe legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Assault Strobe 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 Strobe legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Assault Strobe legal in Legacy? Legality

Assault Strobe is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Assault Strobe legal in Vintage? Legality

Assault Strobe 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 Strobe legal in Pauper? Legality

Assault Strobe 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 Assault Strobe from? Details

This printing of Assault Strobe is from AA3 (AA3), with collector number 10.

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

What is Assault Strobe's rarity? Details

Assault Strobe is a common card in AA3.

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

Who illustrated Assault Strobe? Details

Assault Strobe was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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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