Sure Strike
Sure Strike is a Common Instant from Battle for Zendikar (157) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sure Strike suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Sure Strike from Battle for Zendikar?
Sure Strike is a Instant in Battle for Zendikar numbered 157. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Sure Strike (157) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar.
What is Sure Strike worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.30 for Sure Strike. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Battle for Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 157 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.30 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.03 |
| cardmarket | $0.03 |
| foil | $0.30 |
| Normal | $0.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Sure Strike?
Sure Strike is a Common printing in Battle for Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sure Strike?
Sure Strike lists as Instant. Artist: Jakub Kasper. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Sure Strike (157) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Sure Strike is catalogued as Common Instant in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.06).
- Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Sure Strike from Battle for Zendikar?
Sure Strike is a Common Instant from Battle for Zendikar numbered 157 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sure Strike worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded Sure Strike. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sure Strike?
Sure Strike is catalogued as Common in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sure Strike legal in Commander or Standard?
Sure Strike shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Sure Strike near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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