Crossbow Ambush
Instant · Common
Crossbow Ambush is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Creatures you control gain reach until end of turn. (They can block creatures with flying.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 1998
- Artist
- Kev Walker
Playability
#25334 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
This card now uses the Reach keyword ability to enable the blocking of flying creatures. This works because a creature with flying can only be blocked by creatures with flying or reach.
— wotc, 2008-04-01
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stronghold | 105 | Common | $0.14 | — |
Price intelligence
Stronghold #105 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.14 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.14 – $0.19 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Crossbow Ambush worth?
Crossbow Ambush is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Crossbow Ambush printed in?
Crossbow Ambush has been printed in 1 set, including Stronghold.
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Is Crossbow Ambush legal in Commander?
Yes — Crossbow Ambush is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Crossbow Ambush legal in Modern?
Crossbow Ambush is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Crossbow Ambush on the Reserved List?
No — Crossbow Ambush is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Crossbow Ambush?
Yes — Crossbow Ambush has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Stronghold
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