Cunning Rhetoric
Commander 2021 365 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2021
- Collector number
- 365
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Chris Rallis
- Market price
- $5.07
What it does
Whenever an opponent attacks you and/or one or more planeswalkers you control, exile the top card of that player's library. You may play that card for as long as it remains exiled, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cunning Rhetoric was released in 2021 as part of the Commander 2021 set, specifically featured in the Silverquill Statement deck. The set was designed to showcase the five colleges of Strixhaven: School of Mages, a magic-themed expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This card embodies the political and manipulative nature of the Silverquill color identity, which centers on white and black mana to punish opponents for interacting with the caster.
The artwork was commissioned from Chris Rallis, a frequent contributor to the franchise known for his detailed fantasy illustrations. Rallis sought to capture the essence of a Silverquill orator—authoritative and intimidating—amidst a setting of magical debate. Upon release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its ability to discourage attacks, serving as a staple utility piece for defensive, politics-oriented deck builds.
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