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Crossbow Ambush Crossbow Ambush English

Instant, G (1)

Creatures you control gain reach until end of turn. (They can block creatures with flying.)

There is no drake that flies faster than a crossbow bolt. -Vec saying

Illus. Kev Walker

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

  • 4/1/2008: This card now uses the Reach keyword ability to enable the blocking of flying creatures. This works because a creature with flying can only be blocked by creatures with flying or reach.
  • Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
  • Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
  • Legal in Classic (MTGO)
  • Legal in Commander
 Printings:
#55 (Kev Walker)

Editions:
English Stronghold (Common)

Languages:
German Armbrust-Hinterhalt
French Embuscade d'arbalétriers
Italian Balestre in Agguato
Spanish Emboscada con ballestas
Portuguese Emboscada com Balista


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