Quick Answer

Chaotic Strike is a uncommon Instant from INV (INV) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.5 USD. Legal in Commander.

Chaotic Strike MTG card

Chaotic Strike

Instant

Card Text

Cast this spell only during combat after blockers are declared. Flip a coin. If you win the flip, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Draw a card.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 INV INV 🎨 Massimiliano Frezzato

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.50
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TCGPlayer
$2.28
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.42
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Cardmarket
€3.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaotic Strike? Basics

Chaotic Strike is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cast this spell only during combat after blockers are declared. Flip a coin. If you win the flip, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Draw a card."

How much mana does Chaotic Strike cost to cast? Basics

Chaotic Strike has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Chaotic Strike's mana cost of {1}{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.

Chaotic Strike 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.

Chaotic Strike's current oracle text is: "Cast this spell only during combat after blockers are declared. Flip a coin. If you win the flip, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Chaotic Strike? Pricing

The current market price for Chaotic Strike is approximately $0.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Chaotic Strike? Pricing

You can purchase Chaotic Strike 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.

Chaotic Strike normal: $0.5 | foil: $2.28

Is Chaotic Strike legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chaotic Strike in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chaotic Strike legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Chaotic Strike in Modern is not available.

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

Is Chaotic Strike legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chaotic Strike 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 Chaotic Strike legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chaotic Strike in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chaotic Strike legal in Legacy? Legality

Chaotic Strike is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chaotic Strike legal in Vintage? Legality

Chaotic Strike 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 Chaotic Strike legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chaotic Strike 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 Chaotic Strike from? Details

This printing of Chaotic Strike is from INV (INV), with collector number 140.

Chaotic Strike may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chaotic Strike's rarity? Details

Chaotic Strike is a uncommon card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Chaotic Strike? Details

Chaotic Strike was illustrated by Massimiliano Frezzato.

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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