Act of Aggression
Act of Aggression Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Act of Aggression is $0.27 (NPH #78), and the most expensive is $6.68 (NPH #78, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, down 6.9% over 7 days, down 3.6% over 30 days, down 6.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.39 (2025).
Act of Aggression Printings & Prices
Act of Aggression has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Act of Aggression: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.00 cash for NPH #78 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NPH #78 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | NPH #78 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C15 #141 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #141 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
| Card Kingdom | NPH #78 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| starcitygames | C15 #141 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| starcitygames | NPH #78 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Act of Aggression Rules Text & Legality
({R/P} can be paid with either {R} or 2 life.)
Gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn.
Act of Aggression is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Act of Aggression Rulings
- Jun 1, 2011 A card with Phyrexian mana symbols in its mana cost is each color that appears in that mana cost, regardless of how that cost may have been paid.
- Jun 1, 2011 Act of Aggression can target any creature an opponent controls, even one that's untapped.
- Jun 1, 2011 As you cast a spell or activate an activated ability with one or more Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, you choose how to pay for each Phyrexian mana symbol at the same time you would choose modes or choose a value for X.
- Jun 1, 2011 Gaining control of a creature doesn't cause you to gain control of any Auras or Equipment attached to it.
- Jun 1, 2011 If you're at 1 life or less, you can't pay 2 life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Act of Aggression has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C15 #141 | 2015-11-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #78 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NPH #78 | 2011-05-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
C15 #141 
NPH #78 Act of Aggression in Commander
Act of Aggression is the #8,981 most-played card on EDHREC, down 44 places over the last 30 days.
Act of Aggression FAQ
How much is Act of Aggression worth?
Act of Aggression is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $6.68 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Act of Aggression legal in Commander?
Yes — Act of Aggression is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Act of Aggression been reprinted?
Yes — Act of Aggression has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Act of Aggression cheap?
Act of Aggression trades at about $0.27 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,981 on EDHREC).