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: $0.19

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$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.17 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this set, Ambush Viper offers a versatile utility for players looking to control the board. Its creature type allows for surprising defensive maneuvers, making it a reliable staple for those building out their collections.

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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 by Wizards of the Coast, it was created to capture the thematic essence of the set's gothic horror setting, specifically evoking the sudden, lethal nature of a hidden predator within the gloom of the plane's woods.

The card features artwork by Alan Pollack, a long-time illustrator for the franchise. Pollack’s depiction emphasizes the viper's swift and deadly utility, which mirrors its functional design as a card with the flash mechanic. Upon its release, it was well-regarded by players for its efficiency as a surprise defensive tool in the limited format.

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About Ambush Viper

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