Sure Strike
Battle for Zendikar 157 • common
- Set
- Battle for Zendikar
- Collector number
- 157
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jakub Kasper
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Target creature gets +3/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
To survive imminent doom, it sometimes takes a foolhardy soul who acts first and fears later.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sure Strike was released as a common instant in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Battle for Zendikar. The card was designed to support the set's central 'Rally' and combat-focused mechanics, serving as a versatile tool for red decks to overcome early-game defensive boards. Its inclusion reflects the set's overall thematic focus on the world of Zendikar, a plane defined by its dangerous terrain and constant struggle against the encroaching Eldrazi threat.
The card features artwork by Clint Cearley, who utilized a high-energy composition to emphasize the instantaneous power granted by the spell. Cearley’s illustration focuses on the visceral moment of a decisive maneuver, aligning with the artistic direction for the set that prioritized dynamic action and the rugged, adventurous spirit of Zendikar’s denizens. Upon release, it was regarded as a functional utility piece for the limited format, appreciated by players for its straightforward role in facilitating aggressive playstyles.
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