Name: Seize the Initiative
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Steve Argyle

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Seize the InitiativeScars of Mirrodin

                #20
                Instant
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.06$1.51
Lightly Played$0.03$1.51
Moderately Played$0.40$1.52
Heavily Played—$1.54
Damaged—$1.69
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          Mana cost1
          TypeInstant
          
          
          
          
          SetScars of Mirrodin
          Number20
          RarityInstant
          Released2010-10-01
        Oracle textTarget creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.
Illustrated by Steve Argyle

        Flavor
        The time between spotting a leonin shikari and feeling its claws is just time enough to draw your last breath.
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.06	$1.51
Lightly Played	$0.03	$1.51
Moderately Played	$0.40	$1.52
Heavily Played	—	$1.54
Damaged	—	$1.69