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Seize the Initiative
INSTANT Common
Scars of Mirrodin EDHREC #29,730
$0.09
-10.0%
7 days
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Seize the Initiative Price Summary
Seize the Initiative's current headline price is $0.09.
Seize the Initiative Printings & Prices
1 printings
Seize the Initiative has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Seize the Initiative: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #20 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOM #20 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #20 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Seize the Initiative Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.
"The time between spotting a leonin shikari and feeling its claws is just time enough to draw your last breath."
Seize the Initiative 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
Seize the Initiative Rulings
1 most recent
- Jan 1, 2011 A creature that gains first strike after other creatures with first strike or double strike deal combat damage in the first combat damage step will still deal damage in the second combat damage step.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Seize the Initiative has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOM #20 | 2010-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| SOM #20 | 2010-10-01 | Common | Standard |
Seize the Initiative in Commander
Seize the Initiative is the #29,730 most-played card on EDHREC, down 369 places over the last 30 days.
Seize the Initiative FAQ
How much is Seize the Initiative worth?
Seize the Initiative is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Seize the Initiative legal in Commander?
Yes — Seize the Initiative is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Seize the Initiative been reprinted?
Yes — Seize the Initiative has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Seize the Initiative cheap?
Seize the Initiative trades at about $0.09 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,730 on EDHREC).