Illusory Ambusher (C20 #113)
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Illusory Ambusher is a uncommon printing from Commander 2020 (C20 #113), a Creature — Cat Illusion. Illustrated by Steve Argyle.
Card text
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw that many cards.
"Violence is the food it craves. Feed it if you dare."
—Doriel, mentor of Mistral Isle
Details
| Mana cost | {4}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Cat Illusion |
| Power / Toughness | 4 / 1 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Commander 2020 (C20) |
| Collector number | 113 |
| Artist | Steve Argyle |
| Released | 2020-04-17 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.17 (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 | Not 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 | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- November 17, 2017 — Creatures may be dealt damage greater than their toughness. For example, if a source deals 5 damage to Illusory Ambusher, you'll draw five cards.
- November 17, 2017 — If Illusory Ambusher blocks a creature with trample, that creature's controller can assign any amount of damage from 1 to that creature's power to Illusory Ambusher. Excess damage doesn't have to be assigned to the defending player.
Other printings of Illusory Ambusher
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Illusory Ambusher:
- Illusory Ambusher (BLC #167)
- Illusory Ambusher (C15 #12)
- Illusory Ambusher (GN3 #29)
- Illusory Ambusher (IMA #58)
- Illusory Ambusher (PLST #C15-12)
- Illusory Ambusher (PZ1 #28)
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