Assault Strobe
Scars of Mirrodin 82 • common
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 82
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.60
What it does
Target creature gains double strike until end of turn. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)
When breaking someone's face once just isn't enough.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Assault Strobe was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion, a set that revisited the metallic, artifact-dominated plane of Mirrodin. The card was designed as a low-cost sorcery meant to facilitate aggressive strategies, reflecting the set's focus on momentum and the mechanical tension between the native inhabitants and the invading Phyrexian influence.
The artwork was commissioned from longtime Magic: The Gathering illustrator Kev Walker, known for his gritty, high-contrast style. Walker chose to emphasize the kinetic energy of the spell through stark lighting and sharp, angular lines, aiming to convey the sudden, overwhelming impact of the double-strike mechanic. Upon its release, it was regarded by players as a specialized tool for red-based decks, prized for its efficiency in enabling quick victories in limited formats.
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