Quick Answer

You're Ambushed on the Road is a common Instant from AFR (AFR) costing {W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

You're Ambushed on the Road MTG card

You're Ambushed on the Road

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Card Text

Choose one — • Make a Retreat — Return target creature you control to its owner's hand. • Stand and Fight — Target creature gets +1/+3 until end of turn.

"Hand over your loot and no one gets hurt!"

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Eric Deschamps

Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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€0.17
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is You're Ambushed on the Road? Basics

You're Ambushed on the Road is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Make a Retreat — Return target creature you control to its owner's hand. • Stand and Fight — Target creature gets +1/+3 until end of turn."

How much mana does You're Ambushed on the Road cost to cast? Basics

You're Ambushed on the Road 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.

You're Ambushed on the Road'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.

You're Ambushed on the Road 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.

You're Ambushed on the Road's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Make a Retreat — Return target creature you control to its owner's hand. • Stand and Fight — Target creature gets +1/+3 until end of turn."

What is the current price of You're Ambushed on the Road? Pricing

The current market price for You're Ambushed on the Road is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy You're Ambushed on the Road? Pricing

You can purchase You're Ambushed on the Road 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.

You're Ambushed on the Road normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.08

Is You're Ambushed on the Road legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for You're Ambushed on the Road in Standard is not available.

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

Is You're Ambushed on the Road legal in Modern? Legality

You're Ambushed on the Road is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is You're Ambushed on the Road legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

You're Ambushed on the Road 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 You're Ambushed on the Road legal in Pioneer? Legality

You're Ambushed on the Road is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is You're Ambushed on the Road legal in Legacy? Legality

You're Ambushed on the Road is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is You're Ambushed on the Road legal in Vintage? Legality

You're Ambushed on the Road 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 You're Ambushed on the Road legal in Pauper? Legality

You're Ambushed on the Road 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 You're Ambushed on the Road from? Details

This printing of You're Ambushed on the Road is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 43.

You're Ambushed on the Road may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is You're Ambushed on the Road's rarity? Details

You're Ambushed on the Road is a common card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated You're Ambushed on the Road? Details

You're Ambushed on the Road was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

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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