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Giant Ambush Beetle
CREATURE — INSECT Uncommon
Alara Reborn EDHREC #30,645
$0.26
+0.0%
7 days
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Giant Ambush Beetle Price Summary
Giant Ambush Beetle's current headline price is $0.26.
Giant Ambush Beetle Printings & Prices
1 printings
Giant Ambush Beetle has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ARB #137 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #137 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Giant Ambush Beetle Rules Text & Legality
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When this creature enters, you may have target creature block it this turn if able.
"It waits with absolute stillness. One might think it a statue if it weren't occasionally seen chewing on its victims."
Giant Ambush Beetle is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Giant Ambush Beetle Rulings
4 most recent
- May 1, 2009 Deciding to have the targeted creature block doesn't force you to attack with Giant Ambush Beetle that turn. If Giant Ambush Beetle doesn't attack, the targeted creature is free to block whichever creature its controller chooses, or block no creatures at all.
- May 1, 2009 If you choose to have the targeted creature block but that creature isn't able to block Giant Ambush Beetle (for example, because the targeted creature can block only creatures with flying), the requirement to block does nothing. The targeted creature is free to block whichever creature its controller chooses, or block no creatures at all.
- May 1, 2009 Tapped creatures, creatures that can't block as the result of an effect, creatures with unpaid costs to block (such as those from War Cadence), and creatures that aren't controlled by the defending player are exempt from effects that would require them to block. Such creatures can be targeted by Giant Ambush Beetle's ability, but the requirement to block does nothing.
- May 1, 2009 You decide whether to have the targeted creature block Giant Ambush Beetle this turn if able at the time the "enters" ability resolves, not at the time Giant Ambush Beetle attacks.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Giant Ambush Beetle has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARB #137 | 2009-04-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ARB #137 | 2009-04-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
Giant Ambush Beetle in Commander
Giant Ambush Beetle is the #30,645 most-played card on EDHREC, down 512 places over the last 30 days.
Giant Ambush Beetle FAQ
How much is Giant Ambush Beetle worth?
Giant Ambush Beetle is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Giant Ambush Beetle legal in Commander?
Yes — Giant Ambush Beetle is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Giant Ambush Beetle been reprinted?
Yes — Giant Ambush Beetle has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Giant Ambush Beetle cheap?
Giant Ambush Beetle trades at about $0.26 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#30,645 on EDHREC).