Crossbow Ambush (STH #105)
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Crossbow Ambush is a common printing from Stronghold (STH #105), a Instant. Illustrated by Kev Walker.
Card text
Creatures you control gain reach until end of turn. (They can block creatures with flying.)
There is no drake that flies faster than a crossbow bolt.
—Vec saying
Details
| Mana cost | {G} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Stronghold (STH) |
| Collector number | 105 |
| Artist | Kev Walker |
| Released | 1998-03-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.12 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- April 1, 2008 — This card now uses the Reach keyword ability to enable the blocking of flying creatures. This works because a creature with flying can only be blocked by creatures with flying or reach.
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