Defiant Strike
Defiant Strike is a Uncommon Instant from Strixhaven Mystical Archive (3) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Defiant Strike suits collectors and players working on Strixhaven Mystical Archive who need the Uncommon 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 Defiant Strike from Strixhaven Mystical Archive?
Defiant Strike is a Instant in Strixhaven Mystical Archive numbered 3. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Defiant Strike (3) from Strixhaven Mystical Archive should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive.
What is Defiant Strike worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.45 for Defiant Strike. Low and high spread runs $0.45 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; etched: $0.45; foil: $0.34; Normal: $0.29. This printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Strixhaven Mystical Archive |
|---|---|
| Number | 3 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.45 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.17 |
| cardmarket | $0.17 |
| etched | $0.45 |
| foil | $0.34 |
| Normal | $0.29 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Defiant Strike?
Defiant Strike is a Uncommon printing in Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Defiant Strike?
Defiant Strike lists as Instant. Artist: Dominik Mayer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Defiant Strike (3) from Strixhaven Mystical Archive should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Defiant Strike is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Strixhaven Mystical Archive, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.45 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; etched: $0.45; foil: $0.34; Normal: $0.29).
- Mana cost {W} 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 Defiant Strike from Strixhaven Mystical Archive?
Defiant Strike is a Uncommon Instant from Strixhaven Mystical Archive numbered 3 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Defiant Strike worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded Defiant Strike. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Defiant Strike?
Defiant Strike is catalogued as Uncommon in Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Defiant Strike legal in Commander or Standard?
Defiant Strike shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Defiant Strike near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.45. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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