Magic: The Gathering

Cunning Strike

Fate Reforged 150 • common

Set: Fate Reforged
Collector number: 150
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red · Blue
Artist: Clint Cearley
Market price: $0.14

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$0.14market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.11 – $0.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant, Cunning Strike allows players to react during a game by both dealing damage and drawing a card. Its status as a common makes it a staple utility piece that provides reliable versatility for those building their collections.

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What it does

Cunning Strike deals 2 damage to target creature and 2 damage to target player or planeswalker.

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"The opponent who blocks the path, becomes the path."— Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cunning Strike was released in January 2015 as part of the Fate Reforged expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a common instant, it was designed primarily to function within the Limited environment of the block, offering players a versatile tool that balanced damage output with card advantage. The card reflects the set's thematic focus on the shifting timelines of the Tarkir plane, emphasizing the tactical maneuvering and adaptability associated with the Jeskai Way.

The artwork was commissioned from Clint Cearley, an artist known for his dynamic contributions to the game. Cearley’s illustration captures a moment of precise martial action, aligning with the mechanical intent of the card which combines a combat-oriented strike with the strategic benefit of drawing a card. Upon its debut, the card was received as a solid utility piece for draft and sealed play, noted for its reliability in managing the board while maintaining hand resources.

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