Tainted Strike
Tainted Strike is a Common Instant from Scars of Mirrodin (80) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $25.04 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Tainted Strike suits collectors and players working on Scars of Mirrodin who need the Common slot. Treat $25.04 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Tainted Strike from Scars of Mirrodin?
Tainted Strike is a Instant in Scars of Mirrodin numbered 80. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Tainted Strike (80) is a chase-tier Common Instant in Scars of Mirrodin. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Tainted Strike worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $25.04 for Tainted Strike. Low and high spread runs $25.04 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.81; foil: $25.04; Normal: $2.21. This printing is from Scars of Mirrodin. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Scars of Mirrodin |
|---|---|
| Number | 80 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $25.04 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.81 |
| cardmarket | $1.81 |
| foil | $25.04 |
| Normal | $2.21 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Tainted Strike?
Tainted Strike is a Common printing in Scars of Mirrodin. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Scars of Mirrodin. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Tainted Strike?
Tainted Strike lists as Instant. Artist: James Ryman. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Scars of Mirrodin. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Tainted Strike (80) is a chase-tier Common Instant in Scars of Mirrodin. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Tainted Strike is catalogued as Common Instant in Scars of Mirrodin, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $25.04 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.81; foil: $25.04; Normal: $2.21).
- Mana cost {B} 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: Use $25.04 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Tainted Strike from Scars of Mirrodin?
Tainted Strike is a Common Instant from Scars of Mirrodin numbered 80 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Tainted Strike worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $25.04 for ungraded Tainted Strike. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Tainted Strike?
Tainted Strike is catalogued as Common in Scars of Mirrodin. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Tainted Strike legal in Commander or Standard?
Tainted Strike shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Tainted Strike trade at a premium?
Tainted Strike combines Common scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Scars of Mirrodin.
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