Quick Answer

Ambush Paratrooper is a common Creature — Human Soldier from BRO (BRO) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ambush Paratrooper MTG card

Ambush Paratrooper

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Flash Flying {5}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

"It would be folly to fight a dragon engine head-on. Let's hit it from above."

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 2.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Vladimir Krisetskiy
Flash Flying

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.05
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ambush Paratrooper? Basics

Ambush Paratrooper is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Flying {5}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Ambush Paratrooper cost to cast? Basics

Ambush Paratrooper has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ambush Paratrooper's mana cost of {1}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ambush Paratrooper has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ambush Paratrooper's current oracle text is: "Flash Flying {5}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Ambush Paratrooper? Pricing

The current market price for Ambush Paratrooper is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Ambush Paratrooper? Pricing

You can purchase Ambush Paratrooper from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Ambush Paratrooper normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.06

Is Ambush Paratrooper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ambush Paratrooper in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ambush Paratrooper legal in Modern? Legality

Ambush Paratrooper is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ambush Paratrooper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ambush Paratrooper is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ambush Paratrooper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ambush Paratrooper is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ambush Paratrooper legal in Legacy? Legality

Ambush Paratrooper is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ambush Paratrooper legal in Vintage? Legality

Ambush Paratrooper is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ambush Paratrooper legal in Pauper? Legality

Ambush Paratrooper is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ambush Paratrooper from? Details

This printing of Ambush Paratrooper is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 3.

Ambush Paratrooper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ambush Paratrooper's rarity? Details

Ambush Paratrooper is a common card in BRO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ambush Paratrooper? Details

Ambush Paratrooper was illustrated by Vladimir Krisetskiy.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ambush Paratrooper's power and toughness? Details

Ambush Paratrooper is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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