Giant Ambush Beetle
ARBAlara Reborn/#137/2009Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.25
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.2%30d▲ 4.2%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.28
90d low
$0.23
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.25
Alara Reborn
- Up 4.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 11% below its 90 day high of $0.28.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 36% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Insect
Haste
When this creature enters, you may have target creature block it this turn if able.
4 / 3
Keywords
Haste
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (4)
wotc1 May 2009
Deciding to have the targeted creature block doesn't force you to attack with Giant Ambush Beetle that turn. If Giant Ambush Beetle doesn't attack, the targeted creature is free to block whichever creature its controller chooses, or block no creatures at all.
wotc1 May 2009
You decide whether to have the targeted creature block Giant Ambush Beetle this turn if able at the time the "enters" ability resolves, not at the time Giant Ambush Beetle attacks.
wotc1 May 2009
If you choose to have the targeted creature block but that creature isn't able to block Giant Ambush Beetle (for example, because the targeted creature can block only creatures with flying), the requirement to block does nothing. The targeted creature is free to block whichever creature its controller chooses, or block no creatures at all.
wotc1 May 2009
Tapped creatures, creatures that can't block as the result of an effect, creatures with unpaid costs to block (such as those from War Cadence), and creatures that aren't controlled by the defending player are exempt from effects that would require them to block. Such creatures can be targeted by Giant Ambush Beetle's ability, but the requirement to block does nothing.
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About this card
Giant Ambush Beetle
Giant Ambush Beetle is a Creature — Insect, with mana cost {3}{B/G}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.25 (up 4.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Giant Ambush Beetle FAQ
How much is Giant Ambush Beetle worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Giant Ambush Beetle is $0.25. It is up 4.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.23 to $0.28.
What is the cheapest printing of Giant Ambush Beetle?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Alara Reborn at $0.25 on TCGplayer.
What set was Giant Ambush Beetle first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ARB #137, released 2009-04-30.
Is there a foil version of Giant Ambush Beetle?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.34 versus $0.25 for nonfoil, which is 36% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Giant Ambush Beetle legal in Commander?
Yes, Giant Ambush Beetle is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Giant Ambush Beetle legal in Modern?
Yes, Giant Ambush Beetle is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Giant Ambush Beetle legal in Standard?
Giant Ambush Beetle is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Giant Ambush Beetle do?
Giant Ambush Beetle is a Creature — Insect with mana cost {3}{B/G}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Haste When this creature enters, you may have target creature block it this turn if able.".