Seize the Initiative (20)
SOM · Scars of Mirrodin · common
| Mana cost |  |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 1.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | W |
| EDHREC rank | 29755 |
Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.
The time between spotting a leonin shikari and feeling its claws is just time enough to draw your last breath.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.09 | $0.15 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.15 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.09 | $0.19 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $0.08 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.04 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2011-01-01: 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 掌握先机 |
| Chinese Traditional | 掌握先機 |
| French | Saisir l'initiative |
| German | Die Initiative ergreifen |
| Italian | Prendere l'Iniziativa |
| Japanese | 主導権の奪取 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Tomar a Iniciativa |
| Russian | Захват Инициативы |
| Spanish | Aprovechar la iniciativa |