Quick Answer

Cunning Rhetoric is a rare Enchantment from C21 (C21) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $1.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cunning Rhetoric MTG card

Cunning Rhetoric

Enchantment

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 C21 C21 🎨 Chris Rallis

Market Prices

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$1.17
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€0.76
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cunning Rhetoric? Basics

Cunning Rhetoric is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Cunning Rhetoric cost to cast? Basics

Cunning Rhetoric has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Cunning Rhetoric's mana cost of {2}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Cunning Rhetoric has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Cunning Rhetoric's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Cunning Rhetoric? Pricing

The current market price for Cunning Rhetoric is approximately $1.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.76 EUR.

Where can I buy Cunning Rhetoric? Pricing

You can purchase Cunning Rhetoric from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Cunning Rhetoric legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Rhetoric in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Cunning Rhetoric legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Rhetoric in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Cunning Rhetoric legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cunning Rhetoric is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Cunning Rhetoric legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Rhetoric in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Cunning Rhetoric legal in Legacy? Legality

Cunning Rhetoric is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Cunning Rhetoric legal in Vintage? Legality

Cunning Rhetoric is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Cunning Rhetoric legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Rhetoric in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Cunning Rhetoric from? Details

This printing of Cunning Rhetoric is from C21 (C21), with collector number 38.

Cunning Rhetoric may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cunning Rhetoric's rarity? Details

Cunning Rhetoric is a rare card in C21.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Cunning Rhetoric? Details

Cunning Rhetoric was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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