Seismic Strike
Magic 2015 · #280

Seismic Strike

Seismic Strike is a Common Instant from Magic 2015 (280) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.12 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.12
Cardmarket trend €0.16
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Seismic Strike suits collectors and players working on Magic 2015 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 Seismic Strike from Magic 2015?

Seismic Strike is a Instant in Magic 2015 numbered 280. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Seismic Strike (280) from Magic 2015 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Magic 2015. Collector number 280 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Seismic Strike worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.12 for Seismic Strike. Low and high spread runs $0.12 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.16; Normal: $0.12. This printing is from Magic 2015. Collector number 280 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMagic 2015
Number280
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.12
Cardmarket EUR€0.16
cardmarket $0.16
Normal $0.12

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Seismic Strike?

Seismic Strike is a Common printing in Magic 2015. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Magic 2015. Collector number 280 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Seismic Strike?

Seismic Strike lists as Instant. Artist: Christopher Moeller. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Magic 2015. Collector number 280 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2014.

Cactaur's take

Seismic Strike (280) from Magic 2015 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Seismic Strike is catalogued as Common Instant in Magic 2015, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.12 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.16; Normal: $0.12).
  • Mana cost {2}{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 Seismic Strike from Magic 2015?

Seismic Strike is a Common Instant from Magic 2015 numbered 280 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Seismic Strike worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.12 for ungraded Seismic Strike. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Seismic Strike?

Seismic Strike is catalogued as Common in Magic 2015. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Seismic Strike legal in Commander or Standard?

Seismic Strike shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Seismic Strike near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.12. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.