Quick Answer

Predator's Strike is a common Instant from J25 (J25) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Predator's Strike MTG card

Predator's Strike

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets +3/+3 and gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

If you hear it coming, you're not its prey.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 J25 J25 🎨 Tony Szczudlo

Market Prices

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$0.06
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.18
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Predator's Strike? Basics

Predator's Strike is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets +3/+3 and gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

How much mana does Predator's Strike cost to cast? Basics

Predator's Strike has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

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

Predator's 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.

Predator's Strike's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets +3/+3 and gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

What is the current price of Predator's Strike? Pricing

The current market price for Predator's Strike is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Predator's Strike? Pricing

You can purchase Predator's 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.

Is Predator's Strike legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Predator's Strike in Standard is not available.

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

Is Predator's Strike legal in Modern? Legality

Predator's Strike is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Predator's Strike legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Predator's 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 Predator's Strike legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Predator's Strike in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Predator's Strike legal in Legacy? Legality

Predator's Strike is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Predator's Strike legal in Vintage? Legality

Predator's 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 Predator's Strike legal in Pauper? Legality

Predator's Strike is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Predator's Strike from? Details

This printing of Predator's Strike is from J25 (J25), with collector number 699.

Predator's Strike may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Predator's Strike's rarity? Details

Predator's Strike is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Predator's Strike? Details

Predator's Strike was illustrated by Tony Szczudlo.

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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