Impaler Shrike
NPHNew Phyrexia/#36/2011Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.13
Cardmarket€0.19
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
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
$0.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 8.3%90d▲ 18.2%
90d high
$0.15
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
New Phyrexia
- Up 8.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $0.15.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 300% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Phyrexian Bird
Flying
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, draw three cards.
3 / 1
Keywords
Flying
Card capabilities
Card drawCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Impaler Shrike
Impaler Shrike is a Creature — Phyrexian Bird, with mana cost {2}{U}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.13 (up 8.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Impaler Shrike FAQ
How much is Impaler Shrike worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Impaler Shrike is $0.13. It is up 8.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.15.
What is the cheapest printing of Impaler Shrike?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from New Phyrexia at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What set was Impaler Shrike first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from NPH #36, released 2011-05-13.
Is there a foil version of Impaler Shrike?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.52 versus $0.13 for nonfoil, which is 300% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Impaler Shrike legal in Commander?
Yes, Impaler Shrike is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Impaler Shrike legal in Modern?
Yes, Impaler Shrike is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Impaler Shrike legal in Standard?
Impaler Shrike is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Impaler Shrike do?
Impaler Shrike is a Creature — Phyrexian Bird with mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, draw three cards.".