Surestrike Trident
Surestrike Trident Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Surestrike Trident is $1.56 (DST #147), and the most expensive is $6.08 (DST #147, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.56, up 2.0% over 7 days, up 11.4% over 30 days, up 60.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.56 (2026).
Surestrike Trident Printings & Prices
Surestrike Trident has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Surestrike Trident: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.75 cash for DST #147 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | DST #147 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DST #147 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | DST #147 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
Surestrike Trident Rules Text & Legality
Equipped creature has first strike and "{T}, Unattach Surestrike Trident: This creature deals damage equal to its power to target player or planeswalker."
Equip {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Surestrike Trident is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Surestrike Trident Rulings
- Dec 1, 2004 Surestrike Trident grants an ability to the equipped creature.
- Dec 1, 2004 The equipped creature’s controller chooses whether or not to activate the activated ability. It doesn’t matter who controls Surestrike Trident.
- Dec 1, 2004 “Unattach Surestrike Trident” means just that — Surestrike Trident moves off the creature it was equipping and remains on the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Surestrike Trident has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DST #147 | 2004-02-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DST #147 | 2004-02-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
DST #147 Surestrike Trident in Commander
Surestrike Trident is the #13,927 most-played card on EDHREC, down 102 places over the last 30 days.
Surestrike Trident FAQ
How much is Surestrike Trident worth?
Surestrike Trident is worth about $1.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $1.56 to $6.08 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Surestrike Trident legal in Commander?
Yes — Surestrike Trident is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Surestrike Trident been reprinted?
Yes — Surestrike Trident has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Surestrike Trident cheap?
Surestrike Trident trades at about $1.56 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,927 on EDHREC).