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Ambush Commander
CREATURE — ELF Rare
The List EDHREC #13,319
$0.27
-3.6%
7 days
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Ambush Commander price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.27.
Ambush Commander Price Summary
Ambush Commander's current headline price is $0.27.
Ambush Commander Printings & Prices
4 printings
Ambush Commander has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ambush Commander: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SCG #111 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SCG #111 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #111 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #111 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #111 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SCG #111 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DD1 #1 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | EVG #1 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EVG #1 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DD1 #1 | Foil | — | — | — |
Ambush Commander Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Ambush Commander Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
5 printings
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 |
EVG #1 
DD1 #1 
SCG #111 Ambush Commander in Commander
Ambush Commander is the #13,319 most-played card on EDHREC, down 64 places over the last 30 days.
Ambush Commander FAQ
How much is Ambush Commander worth?
Ambush Commander is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $0.27 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,319 on EDHREC).