Quick Answer

Downwind Ambusher is a uncommon Creature — Skunk Assassin from BLB (BLB) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Downwind Ambusher MTG card

Downwind Ambusher

Creature — Skunk Assassin

Card Text

Flash When this creature enters, choose one — • Target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • Destroy target creature an opponent controls that was dealt damage this turn.

Card Stats

4/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Aaron Miller
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.09
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

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 Downwind Ambusher? Basics

Downwind Ambusher is a Creature — Skunk Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash When this creature enters, choose one — • Target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • Destroy target creature an opponent controls that was dealt damage this turn."

How much mana does Downwind Ambusher cost to cast? Basics

Downwind Ambusher has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Downwind Ambusher's mana cost of {3}{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.

Downwind Ambusher has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Downwind Ambusher's current oracle text is: "Flash When this creature enters, choose one — • Target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • Destroy target creature an opponent controls that was dealt damage this turn."

What is the current price of Downwind Ambusher? Pricing

The current market price for Downwind Ambusher is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Downwind Ambusher? Pricing

You can purchase Downwind Ambusher 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.

Downwind Ambusher normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.09

Is Downwind Ambusher legal in Standard? Legality

Downwind Ambusher is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Downwind Ambusher legal in Modern? Legality

Downwind Ambusher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Downwind Ambusher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Downwind Ambusher 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 Downwind Ambusher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Downwind Ambusher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Downwind Ambusher legal in Legacy? Legality

Downwind Ambusher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Downwind Ambusher legal in Vintage? Legality

Downwind Ambusher 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 Downwind Ambusher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Downwind Ambusher 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 Downwind Ambusher from? Details

This printing of Downwind Ambusher is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 92.

Downwind Ambusher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Downwind Ambusher's rarity? Details

Downwind Ambusher is a uncommon card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Downwind Ambusher? Details

Downwind Ambusher was illustrated by Aaron Miller.

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

What is Downwind Ambusher's power and toughness? Details

Downwind Ambusher is a 4/2 creature.

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

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