Ambush Commander
Ambush Commander Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ambush Commander is $0.37 (PLST #EVG-1), and the most expensive is $7.92 (SCG #111, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.37, down 7.5% over 7 days, up 8.8% over 30 days, down 9.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.31 (2024).
Ambush Commander Printings & Prices
Ambush Commander has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Ambush Commander: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.00 cash for SCG #111 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SCG #111 | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | SCG #111 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #111 | Foil | $4.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DD1 #1 | Foil | $0.75 | $1.49 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #111 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #111 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
| starcitygames | EVG #1 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SCG #111 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DD1 #1 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DD1 #1 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
Ambush Commander Rules Text & Legality
Forests you control are 1/1 green Elf creatures that are still lands.
{1}{G}, Sacrifice an Elf: Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.
Ambush Commander is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Ambush Commander Rulings
- Aug 1, 2008 A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn’t matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ambush Commander has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #EVG-1 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| EVG #1 | 2014-12-05 | Rare | Standard |
| DD1 #1 | 2007-11-16 | Rare | Standard |
| SCG #111 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
| SCG #111 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #EVG-1 
EVG #1 
DD1 #1 
SCG #111 Ambush Commander in Commander
Ambush Commander is the #13,255 most-played card on EDHREC, down 77 places over the last 30 days.
Ambush Commander FAQ
How much is Ambush Commander worth?
Ambush Commander is worth about $0.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.37 to $7.92 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Ambush Commander legal in Commander?
Yes — Ambush Commander is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ambush Commander been reprinted?
Yes — Ambush Commander has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ambush Commander cheap?
Ambush Commander trades at about $0.37 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,255 on EDHREC).