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Treetop Ambusher is a common Creature — Elf Berserker from MH1 (MH1) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Treetop Ambusher MTG card

Treetop Ambusher

Creature — Elf Berserker

Card Text

Dash {1}{G} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.) Whenever this creature attacks, target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 MH1 MH1 🎨 Randy Vargas
Dash

Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.20
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Treetop Ambusher? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Dash {1}{G} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.) Whenever this creature attacks, target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Treetop Ambusher cost to cast? Basics

Treetop Ambusher 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.

Treetop Ambusher'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.

Treetop 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.

Treetop Ambusher's current oracle text is: "Dash {1}{G} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.) Whenever this creature attacks, target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Treetop Ambusher? Pricing

The current market price for Treetop Ambusher is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Treetop Ambusher? Pricing

You can purchase Treetop 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.

Treetop Ambusher normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.2

Is Treetop Ambusher legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Treetop Ambusher legal in Modern? Legality

Treetop Ambusher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Treetop Ambusher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Treetop 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 Treetop Ambusher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Treetop Ambusher in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Treetop Ambusher legal in Legacy? Legality

Treetop Ambusher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Treetop Ambusher legal in Vintage? Legality

Treetop 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 Treetop Ambusher legal in Pauper? Legality

Treetop Ambusher 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 Treetop Ambusher from? Details

This printing of Treetop Ambusher is from MH1 (MH1), with collector number 186.

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

What is Treetop Ambusher's rarity? Details

Treetop Ambusher is a common card in MH1.

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

Who illustrated Treetop Ambusher? Details

Treetop Ambusher was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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

What is Treetop Ambusher's power and toughness? Details

Treetop Ambusher is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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