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Establishing Shot
INSTANT Common
Unknown Event
$36.98
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Establishing Shot price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $36.98.
Establishing Shot Price Summary
Establishing Shot's current headline price is $36.98.
Establishing Shot Printings & Prices
1 printings
Establishing Shot has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Establishing Shot Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Establishing Shot deals 2 damage to any target. If this is the first spell you've cast this game, it deals 3 damage instead.
Establishing Shot is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Not legal
commander
Not legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Establishing Shot has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNK #CR11a | 2024-08-03 | Common | Standard |
Establishing Shot FAQ
How much is Establishing Shot worth?
Establishing Shot is worth about $36.98 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Establishing Shot legal in Commander?
No — Establishing Shot is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).
Has Establishing Shot been reprinted?
Yes — Establishing Shot has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Establishing Shot expensive?
Establishing Shot holds a $36.98 price because supply is limited to a single printing.