Quick Answer

Galadhrim Ambush is a rare Instant from LTC (LTC) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.94 USD. Legal in Commander.

Galadhrim Ambush MTG card

Galadhrim Ambush

Instant

Card Text

Create X 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is the number of attacking creatures. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn by non-Elf creatures.

"None of the Orcs will ever return out of Lórien." —Haldir

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 LTC LTC 🎨 John Di Giovanni

Market Prices

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$0.94
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$1.79
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€1.52
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€2.15
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galadhrim Ambush? Basics

Galadhrim Ambush is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create X 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is the number of attacking creatures. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn by non-Elf creatures."

How much mana does Galadhrim Ambush cost to cast? Basics

Galadhrim Ambush has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Galadhrim Ambush's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

Galadhrim Ambush 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.

Galadhrim Ambush's current oracle text is: "Create X 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is the number of attacking creatures. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn by non-Elf creatures."

What is the current price of Galadhrim Ambush? Pricing

The current market price for Galadhrim Ambush is approximately $0.94 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Galadhrim Ambush? Pricing

You can purchase Galadhrim Ambush 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 Galadhrim Ambush legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Galadhrim Ambush in Standard is not available.

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

Is Galadhrim Ambush legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Galadhrim Ambush in Modern is not available.

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

Is Galadhrim Ambush legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Galadhrim Ambush 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 Galadhrim Ambush legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Galadhrim Ambush in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Galadhrim Ambush legal in Legacy? Legality

Galadhrim Ambush is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Galadhrim Ambush legal in Vintage? Legality

Galadhrim Ambush 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 Galadhrim Ambush legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Galadhrim Ambush 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 Galadhrim Ambush from? Details

This printing of Galadhrim Ambush is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 38.

Galadhrim Ambush may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Galadhrim Ambush's rarity? Details

Galadhrim Ambush is a rare card in LTC.

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

Who illustrated Galadhrim Ambush? Details

Galadhrim Ambush was illustrated by John Di Giovanni.

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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