Guerrilla Tactics
Eighth Edition 192 • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 192
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Guerrilla Tactics deals 2 damage to any target.
When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard this card, it deals 4 damage to any target.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Guerrilla Tactics was first released in the Mirage set in 1996, later appearing in the Eighth Edition core set in 2003. Mechanically, the card reflects the design philosophy of early Magic: The Gathering, where red spells often emphasized direct damage and reactive play. The Eighth Edition printing introduced a modernized card frame, moving away from the classic layout to improve legibility and visual clarity for a growing player base.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Greg Staples, whose evocative style captures the essence of the card's theme—an ambush or sudden strike. Staples focused on conveying the gritty, high-stakes atmosphere of fantasy warfare. Upon its release in the core set, the card was widely recognized by players for its utility in punishing opponents who forced the discard of cards, serving as a tactical deterrent in both casual and competitive formats.
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