Act of Treason
Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning 26 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning
- Collector number
- 26
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack and tap this turn.)
"Rage courses in every heart, yearning to betray its rational prison."— Sarkhan Vol
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Act of Treason was originally introduced in the 2010 set Magic 2010, designed as a core gameplay mechanic for the red color identity to temporarily seize control of an opponent's creature. The specific version from Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning was issued in 2014, serving as a tactical tool to emphasize the aggressive, momentum-based playstyle of the 'Speed' deck, which pitted fast-attacking strategies against the reactive, trick-heavy 'Cunning' deck.
The artwork by Eric Deschamps captures the chaotic essence of betrayal, depicting a moment of psychological and physical shift as a soldier turns against their own ranks. Deschamps, a prolific illustrator for the game, sought to convey the visceral impact of the spell, opting for a dynamic composition that highlights the sudden change in allegiance, a design choice that was well-received by players for its thematic resonance with the card's mechanical function.
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