Quick Answer

Horde Ambusher is a uncommon Creature — Human Berserker from KTK (KTK) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Horde Ambusher MTG card

Horde Ambusher

Creature — Human Berserker

Card Text

Whenever this creature blocks, it deals 1 damage to you. Morph—Reveal a red card in your hand. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, target creature can't block this turn.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 KTK KTK 🎨 Tyler Jacobson
Morph

Market Prices

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$0.03
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$0.49
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horde Ambusher? Basics

Horde Ambusher is a Creature — Human Berserker card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature blocks, it deals 1 damage to you. Morph—Reveal a red card in your hand. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, target creature can't block this turn."

How much mana does Horde Ambusher cost to cast? Basics

Horde Ambusher 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.

Horde Ambusher'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.

Horde Ambusher 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.

Horde Ambusher's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature blocks, it deals 1 damage to you. Morph—Reveal a red card in your hand. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, target creature can't block this turn."

What is the current price of Horde Ambusher? Pricing

The current market price for Horde Ambusher is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Horde Ambusher? Pricing

You can purchase Horde 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.

Horde Ambusher normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.49

Is Horde Ambusher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Horde Ambusher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Horde Ambusher legal in Modern? Legality

Horde Ambusher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Horde Ambusher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Horde 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 Horde Ambusher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Horde Ambusher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Horde Ambusher legal in Legacy? Legality

Horde Ambusher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Horde Ambusher legal in Vintage? Legality

Horde 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 Horde Ambusher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Horde 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 Horde Ambusher from? Details

This printing of Horde Ambusher is from KTK (KTK), with collector number 110.

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

What is Horde Ambusher's rarity? Details

Horde Ambusher is a uncommon card in KTK.

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

Who illustrated Horde Ambusher? Details

Horde Ambusher was illustrated by Tyler Jacobson.

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

What is Horde Ambusher's power and toughness? Details

Horde Ambusher is a 2/2 creature.

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

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