Quick Answer

Olivia's Midnight Ambush is a common Instant from MID (MID) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Olivia's Midnight Ambush MTG card

Olivia's Midnight Ambush

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. If it's night, that creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead.

"And you were almost finished with that ritual, weren't you, darling? How very rude of me. To make it up to you, I'll send you an invitation to my wedding."

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 MID MID 🎨 Chris Rallis

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$0.06
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$0.08
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2026-03-03
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olivia's Midnight Ambush? Basics

Olivia's Midnight Ambush is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. If it's night, that creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead."

How much mana does Olivia's Midnight Ambush cost to cast? Basics

Olivia's Midnight Ambush has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Olivia's Midnight Ambush's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Olivia's Midnight Ambush 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.

Olivia's Midnight Ambush's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. If it's night, that creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead."

What is the current price of Olivia's Midnight Ambush? Pricing

The current market price for Olivia's Midnight Ambush is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Olivia's Midnight Ambush? Pricing

You can purchase Olivia's Midnight Ambush 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.

Olivia's Midnight Ambush normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.08

Is Olivia's Midnight Ambush legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Olivia's Midnight Ambush in Standard is not available.

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

Is Olivia's Midnight Ambush legal in Modern? Legality

Olivia's Midnight Ambush is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Olivia's Midnight Ambush legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Olivia's Midnight Ambush 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 Olivia's Midnight Ambush legal in Pioneer? Legality

Olivia's Midnight Ambush is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Olivia's Midnight Ambush legal in Legacy? Legality

Olivia's Midnight Ambush is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Olivia's Midnight Ambush legal in Vintage? Legality

Olivia's Midnight Ambush 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 Olivia's Midnight Ambush legal in Pauper? Legality

Olivia's Midnight Ambush 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 Olivia's Midnight Ambush from? Details

This printing of Olivia's Midnight Ambush is from MID (MID), with collector number 118.

Olivia's Midnight Ambush may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Olivia's Midnight Ambush's rarity? Details

Olivia's Midnight Ambush is a common card in MID.

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

Who illustrated Olivia's Midnight Ambush? Details

Olivia's Midnight Ambush was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

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

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