Preemptive Strike (PTK 50) is an instant from the Portal Three Kingdoms expansion. It countermands a target creature spell for a mana cost of {1}{U}. The card functions as a straightforward single-target counterspell useful for tempo and creature removal in blue decks.

Identity & printing

Name: Preemptive Strike
Number: 50
Rarity: Common
Variant: Normal
Language code: EN

Type line & stats

Types

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Rules

Counter target creature spell.

Set, artist & references

Artist: Jiaming
Language: English
Set name: Portal Three Kingdoms
Game name: Magic The Gathering

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Abilities, attacks, weakness & resistance

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Description

Preemptive Strike (PTK 50) is an instant from the Portal Three Kingdoms expansion. It countermands a target creature spell for a mana cost of {1}{U}. The card functions as a straightforward single-target counterspell useful for tempo and creature removal in blue decks.

Catalog pricing data as of 25 Apr 2026, 00:25