Quick Answer

Tactical Advantage is a common Instant from ANB (ANB) costing {W}.

Tactical Advantage MTG card

Tactical Advantage

Instant

Card Text

Target blocking or blocked creature you control gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 ANB ANB 🎨 Lie Setiawan

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tactical Advantage? Basics

Tactical Advantage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target blocking or blocked creature you control gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Tactical Advantage cost to cast? Basics

Tactical Advantage has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Tactical Advantage's mana cost of {W} 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.

Tactical Advantage has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Tactical Advantage's current oracle text is: "Target blocking or blocked creature you control gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Tactical Advantage? Pricing

Price data for Tactical Advantage is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Tactical Advantage? Pricing

You can purchase Tactical Advantage 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 Tactical Advantage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tactical Advantage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tactical Advantage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tactical Advantage in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tactical Advantage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Tactical Advantage in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Tactical Advantage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tactical Advantage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tactical Advantage legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Tactical Advantage in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Tactical Advantage legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Tactical Advantage in Vintage is not available.

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 Tactical Advantage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tactical Advantage 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 Tactical Advantage from? Details

This printing of Tactical Advantage is from ANB (ANB), with collector number 22.

Tactical Advantage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tactical Advantage's rarity? Details

Tactical Advantage is a common card in ANB.

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

Who illustrated Tactical Advantage? Details

Tactical Advantage was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.

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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