Quick Answer

Attack-in-the-Box is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Toy from DSK (DSK) costing {3}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Attack-in-the-Box MTG card

Attack-in-the-Box

Artifact Creature — Toy

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, you may have it get +4/+0 until end of turn. If you do, sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.

Pop goes the evil.

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Domenico Cava

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Market Prices

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$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.05
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.05
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Attack-in-the-Box? Basics

Attack-in-the-Box is a Artifact Creature — Toy card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may have it get +4/+0 until end of turn. If you do, sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Attack-in-the-Box cost to cast? Basics

Attack-in-the-Box has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Attack-in-the-Box's mana cost of {3} 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.

Attack-in-the-Box 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.

Attack-in-the-Box's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, you may have it get +4/+0 until end of turn. If you do, sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Attack-in-the-Box? Pricing

The current market price for Attack-in-the-Box is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Attack-in-the-Box? Pricing

You can purchase Attack-in-the-Box 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.

Attack-in-the-Box normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.05

Is Attack-in-the-Box legal in Standard? Legality

Attack-in-the-Box is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Attack-in-the-Box legal in Modern? Legality

Attack-in-the-Box is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Attack-in-the-Box legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Attack-in-the-Box 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 Attack-in-the-Box legal in Pioneer? Legality

Attack-in-the-Box is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Attack-in-the-Box legal in Legacy? Legality

Attack-in-the-Box is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Attack-in-the-Box legal in Vintage? Legality

Attack-in-the-Box 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 Attack-in-the-Box legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Attack-in-the-Box 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 Attack-in-the-Box from? Details

This printing of Attack-in-the-Box is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 242.

Attack-in-the-Box may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Attack-in-the-Box's rarity? Details

Attack-in-the-Box is a uncommon card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Attack-in-the-Box? Details

Attack-in-the-Box was illustrated by Domenico Cava.

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

What is Attack-in-the-Box's power and toughness? Details

Attack-in-the-Box is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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