Surestrike Trident
~$1.54 low · ~$5.89 high
Colorless. Artifact — Equipment
Darksteel #147 · Illustrated by Ben Thompson
Darksteel #147 · Illustrated by Ben ThompsonWhat is Surestrike Trident worth?
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Oracle text
Equipped creature has first strike and "
, Unattach Surestrike Trident: This creature deals damage equal to its power to target player or planeswalker."
Equip 
(: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Format legality
The only printing of Surestrike Trident
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Darksteel dst #147· 2004uncommon· Cardmarket €0.46 · €2.69 foil | uncommon | $1.54 | $5.89 | €0.46€2.69 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2004
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #14,223 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Equip
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
Rulings (3)
2004-12-01
“Unattach Surestrike Trident” means just that — Surestrike Trident moves off the creature it was equipping and remains on the battlefield.
2004-12-01
Surestrike Trident grants an ability to the equipped creature.
2004-12-01
The equipped creature’s controller chooses whether or not to activate the activated ability. It doesn’t matter who controls Surestrike Trident.
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