Preemptive Strike
Instant · Common
Preemptive Strike is currently worth about $6.34 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Counter target creature spell.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 1999
- Artist
- Jiaming
Playability
#28591 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Three Kingdoms | 50 | Common | $6.34 | — |
Price intelligence
Portal Three Kingdoms #50 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $6.34 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$6.34 – $6.34 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Preemptive Strike worth?
Preemptive Strike is currently worth about $6.34 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Preemptive Strike printed in?
Preemptive Strike has been printed in 1 set, including Portal Three Kingdoms.
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Is Preemptive Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Preemptive Strike is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Preemptive Strike legal in Modern?
Preemptive Strike is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Preemptive Strike on the Reserved List?
No — Preemptive Strike is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Portal Three Kingdoms
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