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Startle
INSTANT Common
The List EDHREC #15,367
$0.16
+0.0%
7 days
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Startle price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Startle Price Summary
Startle's current headline price is $0.16.
Startle Printings & Prices
3 printings
Startle has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted treatments.
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Sell Startle: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DBL #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MID #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MID-78 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DBL #78 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MID #78 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Startle Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn. Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. (It can't block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.)
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Startle is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Startle Rulings
4 most recent
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed does not create any attacking requirements. You may choose not to attack with a creature that has decayed.
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed does not grant haste. Creatures with decayed that enter the battlefield during your turn may not attack until your next turn.
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed represents a static ability and a triggered ability. "Decayed" means "This creature can't block" and "When this creature attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat."
- Sep 24, 2021 Once a creature with decayed attacks, it will be sacrificed at end of combat, even if it no longer has decayed at that time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Startle has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MID-78 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| DBL #78 | 2022-01-28 | Common | Inverted |
| DBL #78 | 2022-01-28 | Common | Inverted |
| MID #78 | 2021-09-24 | Common | Standard |
| MID #78 | 2021-09-24 | Common | Standard |
DBL #78 
MID #78 Startle in Commander
Startle is the #15,367 most-played card on EDHREC, down 236 places over the last 30 days.
Startle FAQ
How much is Startle worth?
Startle is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Startle legal in Commander?
Yes — Startle is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Startle been reprinted?
Yes — Startle has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Startle cheap?
Startle trades at about $0.16 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,367 on EDHREC).