MagicScars of Mirrodin
Tainted Strike — Scars of Mirrodin #80
Tainted Strike is a common Instant from Scars of Mirrodin (2010), collector number 80, illustrated by James Ryman.
Tainted Strike price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 80
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {B}
- Colour
- Black
- Illustrator
- James Ryman
- Released
- 1 October 2010
What Tainted Strike does
Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains infect until end of turn. (It deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
Format legality
Other printings of Tainted Strike
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOM-80 |  Tainted Strike Instant | The List 2026 | Common | — |
All 2 Tainted Strike printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Tainted Strike from Scars of Mirrodin worth?
About €2.04 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €9.65 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Tainted Strike are there?
2 English paper printings, from The List to Scars of Mirrodin. The cheapest right now is the Scars of Mirrodin printing.
Is Tainted Strike legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Tainted Strike (Scars of Mirrodin)?
James Ryman.
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