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Acorn Catapult Commander 2011 MTG card
CMD #241 · Art by Jesper Ejsing
CMD set symbol, RareCommander 2011#241Rare

Acorn Catapult

Artifact
Nonfoil
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$5.56 −1.4% −$0.08, 7 days
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#14,253 Down 85 in 30 days
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Acorn Catapult Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.56, down 1.4% over 7 days, down 1.4% over 30 days, down 9.6% over 90 days.

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Acorn Catapult Printings & Prices

Acorn Catapult has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

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Acorn Catapult Rules Text & Legality

Acorn Catapult

{1}, {T}: This artifact deals 1 damage to any target. That permanent's controller or that player creates a 1/1 green Squirrel creature token.

The Kalonian word for "ammunition" is the same as the word for "bait."

Acorn Catapult is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Acorn Catapult Rulings

  • Sep 22, 2011

    If the ability resolves, but the damage is prevented or redirected, the targeted player or the controller of the targeted creature puts the Squirrel token onto the battlefield, regardless of how much damage was dealt or what the damage was ultimately dealt to.

  • Sep 22, 2011

    If the permanent or player is an illegal target when the ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No Squirrel will be created.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Acorn Catapult has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Jun 17, 2011CMD set symbol, RareCommander 2011CMD #241
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #CMD-241

Acorn Catapult in Commander

Acorn Catapult is the #14,253 most-played card on EDHREC, down 85 places over the last 30 days.

#14,253 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 85 in 30 days

Acorn Catapult FAQ

How much is Acorn Catapult worth?

Acorn Catapult is worth about $5.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Acorn Catapult legal in Commander?

Yes. Acorn Catapult is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Acorn Catapult been reprinted?

Yes. Acorn Catapult has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Acorn Catapult expensive?

Acorn Catapult holds a $5.56 price because supply is limited to two printings.

What can I play instead of Acorn Catapult?

Cards that fill a similar role include Rod of Ruin, Viridian Longbow, Staff of Nin.