Act of Treason
Jumpstart 289 • common
- Set
- Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 289
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Scott Murphy
- Market price
- $0.31
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.)
Seen through Rakdos eyes, a cruel betrayal is a hilarious stunt.
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 Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2010. Designed as a red sorcery, the card allows a player to gain control of a target creature until the end of the turn, granting it haste and untapping it. This mechanic is a staple of red's color identity, emphasizing impulsive, temporary bursts of aggression that force an opponent's resources against them.
The version from Jumpstart (collector number 289) retains the functional design of the original, utilizing the classic effect often referred to by players as a 'Threaten' effect. The art depicts a dramatic, high-energy scene consistent with the spell's thematic focus on sudden betrayal or mind control. Within the Jumpstart format, the card serves as a key tool for aggressive decks, emphasizing the set's goal of creating fast-paced, intuitive gameplay experiences for players of all levels.
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