Guerrilla Tactics
Ninth Edition 196 • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 196
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.17
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 introduced in the Mirage expansion in 1996, designed as a clever red instant that capitalized on the discard mechanics prevalent in the set's environment. The card was specifically engineered to punish opponents for forcing the player to discard cards, dealing damage when triggered, which offered a reactive strategic layer to the fast-paced nature of red decks of the era.
The Ninth Edition printing, numbered 196, represents the card's inclusion in the 2005 Core Set, which served as a transition point for Magic: The Gathering's modern frame aesthetic. The artwork featured in this printing was provided by artist Ron Spencer, whose dynamic and gritty style was a staple of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s, helping to solidify the card's visual identity as a staple of aggressive red utility.
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