Magic: The Gathering

Ambush Viper

Innistrad Remastered 186 • common

Set: Innistrad Remastered
Collector number: 186
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Alan Pollack
Market price: $0.22

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$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.17 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a card in this set, Ambush Viper offers a versatile utility for players, providing a common creature that functions as a surprise defender. Its ability to enter the battlefield and immediately trade with an opponent's attacker makes it a reliable tactical tool for managing the board.

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Card face

What it does

Flash

Deathtouch

"Living creatures seldom impress me. But I like this one."— Uta Falkenrath

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ambush Viper was originally introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set Innistrad, designed to evoke the gothic horror atmosphere of the plane. The card was crafted as a green creature with flash and deathtouch, mechanics intended to represent a hidden predator waiting to strike at an unsuspecting opponent. Its design emphasizes the theme of 'spooky' surprises central to the set's top-down aesthetic, where survival is precarious and nature is inherently dangerous.

The inclusion of Ambush Viper in the Innistrad Remastered set serves as a nod to the original block's curated gameplay experience. The illustration captures the classic depiction of a venomous snake camouflaged within the dark, overgrown landscape of Innistrad. The card was well-received by players for its efficient design, providing a reliable defensive tool that forces opponents to play more cautiously during combat phases.

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