
Preemptive Strike
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +3.8%
- EDHREC rank
- #29,084 Down 124 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy PTK #50 nonfoil
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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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Reprints in this period
Preemptive Strike price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.51.
Where to Buy and Sell Preemptive Strike
Every market we track for PTK #50 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
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.
Sell Preemptive Strike: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTK #50 | Nonfoil |
Preemptive Strike Rules Text & Legality
Counter target creature spell.
Preemptive Strike is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Preemptive Strike has been reprinted 1 time.
- May 1, 1999Portal 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.
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.





