Magic: The Gathering

Sure Strike

Guilds of Ravnica 118 • common

Set: Guilds of Ravnica
Collector number: 118
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Steve Argyle
Market price: $0.05

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$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.03 – $0.06 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common card from the Guilds of Ravnica set provides a straightforward combat trick, allowing a creature to gain both increased power and first strike. Its utility at the table lies in its ability to let smaller creatures defeat larger opponents or survive trades, making it a reliable inclusion for a balanced deck.

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Card face

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.)

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sure Strike was released in 2018 as part of the Guilds of Ravnica set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It serves as a common-rarity instant spell designed to support the Boros Legion, one of the primary factions on the plane of Ravnica, which emphasizes aggressive, militaristic strategies. The card mechanics provide a temporary power boost and the first strike ability to a creature, reflecting the swift and disciplined combat style associated with the Boros guild's aesthetic.

The artwork for this specific printing was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov. His design captures the fiery, disciplined energy of the Boros soldiers, focusing on the dynamic motion of a warrior preparing for a decisive strike. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, cost-effective tool for limited-format play, providing players with a reliable combat trick to navigate the aggressive board states common to the Ravnica environment.

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