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Thalakos Deceiver
STH · Stronghold #45 · Rare · released 1998-03-02
{3}{U}
Creature — Thalakos Wizard
Shadow (This creature can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)
Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may sacrifice it. If you do, gain control of target creature. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Thalakos Deceiver is a rare blue creature from Stronghold (1998). Its recent market price is about $4.13. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$4.09
Format legality
Where you can play Thalakos Deceiver in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $4.13 to $4.13 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Stronghold at $4.13.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stronghold This page | 45 | Rare | $4.13 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2021-03-19Once a creature has been blocked, that creature remains blocked and will deal and be dealt combat damage even if it gains or loses shadow or if the blocking creature gains or loses shadow.
- 2021-03-19If an attacking creature has multiple evasion abilities, such as shadow and flying, a creature can block it only if that creature satisfies all of the appropriate evasion abilities.
- 2021-03-19Multiple instances of shadow on the same creature are redundant.
- 2013-04-15An ability that triggers when something "attacks and isn't blocked" triggers in the declare blockers step after blockers are declared if (1) that creature is attacking and (2) no creatures are declared to block it. It will trigger even if that creature was put onto the battlefield attacking rather than having been declared as an attacker in the declare attackers step.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thalakos Deceiver legal in Commander?
Yes — Thalakos Deceiver is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Thalakos Deceiver legal in?
Thalakos Deceiver is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Thalakos Deceiver been printed?
Thalakos Deceiver has a single printing, released in 1998.
What is the cheapest printing of Thalakos Deceiver?
The cheapest printing is Stronghold (#45) at about $4.13.
Who illustrated Thalakos Deceiver?
This printing of Thalakos Deceiver was illustrated by Andrew Robinson.