Act of Treason
Duels of the Planeswalkers 37 • uncommon
- Set
- Duels of the Planeswalkers
- Collector number
- 37
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.30
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 Magic: The Gathering core set, intended to provide red decks with a temporary mechanism to seize control of an opponent's creature. The card functions as a classic 'threaten' effect, a staple mechanic in the game’s design history that emphasizes red’s impulsive and aggressive playstyle. Its inclusion in the Duels of the Planeswalkers collection served to familiarize new players with the strategic potential of turning an opponent's own assets against them during a pivotal combat phase.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Goran Josic, who sought to capture the high-stakes betrayal inherent in the spell's mechanics. The illustration depicts a moment of chaotic influence, emphasizing the magical tethering of one individual to another’s will. Within the game's design, the card is recognized for its utility in limited formats and its effectiveness as a psychological tool, often utilized to finish a game by using an opponent's strongest blocker to deal the final blow.
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