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Strategic Betrayal
TDM · Tarkir: Dragonstorm #422 · Uncommon · released 2025-04-11
{1}{B}
Sorcery
Target opponent exiles a creature they control and their graveyard.
As Sultai blades threatened Qatros city walls, Mehtma of House Fenzala turned her weapons on her political rivals.
Strategic Betrayal is an uncommon black sorcery from Tarkir: Dragonstorm (2025). It has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2025 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.65 to $1.56 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.62
USD Foil$1.19
Format legality
Where you can play Strategic Betrayal in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.65 to $1.56 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tarkir: Dragonstorm at $0.65.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm This page | 422 | Uncommon | $0.65 | $1.56 |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 94 | Uncommon | $0.87 | $1.24 |
| Planeswalker Championship Promos | 2026-6 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Promo | 56 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2025-04-04The opponent chooses which creature to exile as Strategic Betrayal resolves. If they don’t control any creatures at that time, they simply exile their graveyard.
Frequently asked questions
Is Strategic Betrayal legal in Commander?
Yes — Strategic Betrayal is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Strategic Betrayal legal in?
Strategic Betrayal is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Strategic Betrayal been printed?
Strategic Betrayal has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2025 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Strategic Betrayal?
The cheapest printing is Tarkir: Dragonstorm (#422) at about $0.65.
Who illustrated Strategic Betrayal?
This printing of Strategic Betrayal was illustrated by Flavio Greco Paglia.