Seize the Initiative
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Scars of Mirrodin #20 · Illustrated by Steve Argyle
Scars of Mirrodin #20 · Illustrated by Steve ArgyleWhat is Seize the Initiative worth?
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Oracle text
Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.
The time between spotting a leonin shikari and feeling its claws is just time enough to draw your last breath.
Format legality
The only printing of Seize the Initiative
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Scars of Mirrodin som #20· 2010common· Cardmarket €0.12 · €0.19 foil | common | $0.05 | $0.40 | €0.12€0.19 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2010
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #29,953 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
Rulings (1)
2011-01-01
A creature that gains first strike after other creatures with first strike or double strike deal combat damage in the first combat damage step will still deal damage in the second combat damage step.
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