Establishing Shot
UNKUnknown Event/#CR11a/2025Common
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
TCGplayer$36.98
Paper retail history (USD)
1 provider
Latest $36.98High $36.98Low $36.98▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$36.98TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-10-05
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90d high
$36.98
90d low
$36.98
Paper printings priced
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Cheapest paper printing
$36.98
Unknown Event
- Last TCGplayer observation was 2026-10-05 (36 days ago). Recent price movement is not available until new observations arrive.
- Was trading at or near its 90 day high of $36.98 as of 2026-10-05.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Establishing Shot deals 2 damage to any target. If this is the first spell you've cast this game, it deals 3 damage instead.
Card capabilities
Instant
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Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings
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About this card
Establishing Shot
Establishing Shot is an Instant, with mana cost {R} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $36.98 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Establishing Shot FAQ
How much is Establishing Shot worth?
The most recent TCGplayer USD retail price recorded for Establishing Shot was $36.98 on 2026-10-05 (36 days ago). We will refresh this once new observations arrive. Across the 90 days ending 2026-10-05 the price ranged from $36.98 to $36.98.
What is the cheapest printing of Establishing Shot?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Unknown Event at $36.98 on TCGplayer.
What set was Establishing Shot first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #CR11a, released 2025-02-21.
Is Establishing Shot legal in Commander?
Establishing Shot is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Establishing Shot legal in Modern?
Establishing Shot is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Establishing Shot legal in Standard?
Establishing Shot is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Establishing Shot do?
Establishing Shot is an Instant with mana cost {R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Establishing Shot deals 2 damage to any target. If this is the first spell you've cast this game, it deals 3 damage instead.".