Seize the Initiative
SOMScars of Mirrodin/#20/2010Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.06
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.06TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 20.0%90d▼ 45.5%
90d high
$0.11
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.06
Scars of Mirrodin
- Up 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 45% below its 90 day high of $0.11.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 567% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Jan 2011
A creature that gains first strike after other creatures with first strike or double strike deal combat damage in the first combat damage step will still deal damage in the second combat damage step.
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About this card
Seize the Initiative
Seize the Initiative is an Instant, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.06 (up 20.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Seize the Initiative FAQ
How much is Seize the Initiative worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Seize the Initiative is $0.06. It is up 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.11.
What is the cheapest printing of Seize the Initiative?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Scars of Mirrodin at $0.06 on TCGplayer.
What set was Seize the Initiative first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOM #20, released 2010-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Seize the Initiative?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.40 versus $0.06 for nonfoil, which is 567% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Seize the Initiative legal in Commander?
Yes, Seize the Initiative is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Seize the Initiative legal in Modern?
Yes, Seize the Initiative is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Seize the Initiative legal in Standard?
Seize the Initiative is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Seize the Initiative do?
Seize the Initiative is an Instant with mana cost {W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.".