Quick Answer

Surestrike Trident is a uncommon Artifact — Equipment from DST (DST) costing {2}. Current price: $1.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Surestrike Trident MTG card

Surestrike Trident

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature has first strike and "{T}, Unattach Surestrike Trident: This creature deals damage equal to its power to target player or planeswalker." Equip {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery. This card enters unattached and stays on the battlefield if the creature leaves.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 DST DST 🎨 Ben Thompson
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Market Prices

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$1.10
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TCGPlayer
$6.28
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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$2.99
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Cardmarket
€0.20
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€1.96
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surestrike Trident? Basics

Surestrike Trident is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature has first strike and "{T}, Unattach Surestrike Trident: This creature deals damage equal to its power to target player or planeswalker." Equip {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery. This card enters unattached and stays on the battlefield if the creature leaves.)"

How much mana does Surestrike Trident cost to cast? Basics

Surestrike Trident has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Surestrike Trident's mana cost of {2} 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.

Surestrike Trident 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.

Surestrike Trident's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature has first strike and "{T}, Unattach Surestrike Trident: This creature deals damage equal to its power to target player or planeswalker." Equip {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery. This card enters unattached and stays on the battlefield if the creature leaves.)"

What is the current price of Surestrike Trident? Pricing

The current market price for Surestrike Trident is approximately $1.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Surestrike Trident? Pricing

You can purchase Surestrike Trident 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.

Surestrike Trident normal: $1.1 | foil: $6.28

Is Surestrike Trident legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Surestrike Trident in Standard is not available.

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

Is Surestrike Trident legal in Modern? Legality

Surestrike Trident is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Surestrike Trident legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Surestrike Trident 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 Surestrike Trident legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Surestrike Trident in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Surestrike Trident legal in Legacy? Legality

Surestrike Trident is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Surestrike Trident legal in Vintage? Legality

Surestrike Trident 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 Surestrike Trident legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Surestrike Trident 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 Surestrike Trident from? Details

This printing of Surestrike Trident is from DST (DST), with collector number 147.

Surestrike Trident may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Surestrike Trident's rarity? Details

Surestrike Trident is a uncommon card in DST.

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

Who illustrated Surestrike Trident? Details

Surestrike Trident was illustrated by Ben Thompson.

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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