Quick Answer

Killer Instinct is a rare Enchantment from GPT (GPT) costing {4}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Killer Instinct MTG card

Killer Instinct

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, put it onto the battlefield. That creature gains haste until end of turn. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.

"Take the bridge, men! Victory! Victory is ou— Retreat! RETREAT!"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 GPT GPT 🎨 Christopher Moeller

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.22
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TCGPlayer
$0.54
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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Cardmarket
€0.85
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Killer Instinct? Basics

Killer Instinct is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, put it onto the battlefield. That creature gains haste until end of turn. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Killer Instinct cost to cast? Basics

Killer Instinct has a mana cost of {4}{R}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Killer Instinct's mana cost of {4}{R}{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.

Killer Instinct has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Killer Instinct's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, put it onto the battlefield. That creature gains haste until end of turn. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Killer Instinct? Pricing

The current market price for Killer Instinct is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.54 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Killer Instinct? Pricing

You can purchase Killer Instinct 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.

Killer Instinct normal: $0.22 | foil: $0.54

Is Killer Instinct legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Killer Instinct in Standard is not available.

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

Is Killer Instinct legal in Modern? Legality

Killer Instinct is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Killer Instinct legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Killer Instinct 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 Killer Instinct legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Killer Instinct in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Killer Instinct legal in Legacy? Legality

Killer Instinct is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Killer Instinct legal in Vintage? Legality

Killer Instinct 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 Killer Instinct legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Killer Instinct 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 Killer Instinct from? Details

This printing of Killer Instinct is from GPT (GPT), with collector number 120.

Killer Instinct may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Killer Instinct's rarity? Details

Killer Instinct is a rare card in GPT.

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

Who illustrated Killer Instinct? Details

Killer Instinct was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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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