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Preemptive Strike Portal Three Kingdoms MTG card
PTK #50 · Art by Jiaming
PTK set symbol, CommonPortal Three Kingdoms#50Common

Preemptive Strike

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$6.51 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
+3.8%
EDHREC rank
#29,084 Down 124 in 30 days
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Preemptive Strike Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.51, flat over 7 days, up 3.8% over 30 days, up 2.7% over 90 days.

Preemptive Strike Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Preemptive Strike

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Preemptive Strike in Sealed Products

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Preemptive Strike Printings & Prices

Preemptive Strike has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

PTK set symbol, CommonPTK #50
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Preemptive Strike Rules Text & Legality

Preemptive Strike

Counter target creature spell.

Preemptive Strike is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Preemptive Strike has been reprinted 1 time.

  • May 1, 1999PTK set symbol, CommonPortal Three KingdomsPTK #50

Preemptive Strike in Commander

Preemptive Strike is the #29,084 most-played card on EDHREC, down 124 places over the last 30 days.

#29,084 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 124 in 30 days

Preemptive Strike FAQ

How much is Preemptive Strike worth?

Preemptive Strike is worth about $6.51 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Preemptive Strike legal in Commander?

Yes. Preemptive Strike is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.

Has Preemptive Strike been reprinted?

Yes. Preemptive Strike has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Preemptive Strike expensive?

Preemptive Strike holds a $6.51 price because supply is limited to a single printing.

What can I play instead of Preemptive Strike?

Cards that fill a similar role include Essence Scatter, Remove Soul, Essence Capture.