Pistus Strike (MBS #86)
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Pistus Strike is a common printing from Mirrodin Besieged (MBS #86), a Instant. Illustrated by Jaime Jones.
Card text
Destroy target creature with flying. Its controller gets a poison counter.
"Even a nuisance such as the pistus fly has a purpose in our new world."
—Glissa
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{G} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Mirrodin Besieged (MBS) |
| Collector number | 86 |
| Artist | Jaime Jones |
| Released | 2011-02-04 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.18, foil $0.53 (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 | 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 | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- June 1, 2011 — If the creature is an illegal target when Pistus Strike tries to resolve, the spell doesn’t resolve. No player gets a poison counter.
- July 1, 2013 — If the creature with flying regenerates or has indestructible, its controller will still get a poison counter.
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