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Pistus Strike
INSTANT Common
Mirrodin Besieged EDHREC #19,194
$0.14
+7.7%
7 days
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Pistus Strike price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.14.
Pistus Strike Price Summary
Pistus Strike's current headline price is $0.14.
Pistus Strike Printings & Prices
1 printings
Pistus Strike has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Pistus Strike: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MBS #86 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MBS #86 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MBS #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Pistus Strike Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Destroy target creature with flying. Its controller gets a poison counter.
""Even a nuisance such as the pistus fly has a purpose in our new world."
—Glissa"
Pistus Strike is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Pistus Strike Rulings
2 most recent
- Jul 1, 2013 If the creature with flying regenerates or has indestructible, its controller will still get a poison counter.
- Jun 1, 2011 If the creature is an illegal target when Pistus Strike tries to resolve, the spell doesn’t resolve. No player gets a poison counter.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Pistus Strike has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBS #86 | 2011-02-04 | Common | Standard |
| MBS #86 | 2011-02-04 | Common | Standard |
Pistus Strike in Commander
Pistus Strike is the #19,194 most-played card on EDHREC, down 428 places over the last 30 days.
Pistus Strike FAQ
How much is Pistus Strike worth?
Pistus Strike is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Pistus Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Pistus Strike is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Pistus Strike been reprinted?
Yes — Pistus Strike has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pistus Strike cheap?
Pistus Strike trades at about $0.14 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,194 on EDHREC).