Quick Answer

Expropriate is a mythic Sorcery from CN2 (CN2) costing {7}{U}{U}. Current price: $12.66 USD. Legal in Commander.

Expropriate MTG card

Expropriate

Sorcery

Card Text

Council's dilemma — Starting with you, each player votes for time or money. For each time vote, take an extra turn after this one. For each money vote, choose a permanent owned by the voter and gain control of it. Exile Expropriate.

Few things are more valuable than time or money—and Leovold has plenty of both.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 9.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Zack Stella
Council's dilemma

Market Prices

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$12.66
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$50.03
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Card Kingdom
$22.99
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$44.99
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€11.15
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€54.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Banned
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Expropriate? Basics

Expropriate is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Council's dilemma — Starting with you, each player votes for time or money. For each time vote, take an extra turn after this one. For each money vote, choose a permanent owned by the voter and gain control of it. Exile Expropriate."

How much mana does Expropriate cost to cast? Basics

Expropriate has a mana cost of {7}{U}{U}, which equals 9.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Expropriate's mana cost of {7}{U}{U} 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.

Expropriate has a mana value of 9.0. 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.

Expropriate's current oracle text is: "Council's dilemma — Starting with you, each player votes for time or money. For each time vote, take an extra turn after this one. For each money vote, choose a permanent owned by the voter and gain control of it. Exile Expropriate."

What is the current price of Expropriate? Pricing

The current market price for Expropriate is approximately $12.66 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $50.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €11.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Expropriate? Pricing

You can purchase Expropriate 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.

Expropriate normal: $12.66 | foil: $50.03

Is Expropriate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Expropriate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Expropriate legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Expropriate in Modern is not available.

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

Is Expropriate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Expropriate 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 Expropriate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Expropriate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Expropriate legal in Legacy? Legality

Expropriate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Expropriate legal in Vintage? Legality

Expropriate 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 Expropriate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Expropriate 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 Expropriate from? Details

This printing of Expropriate is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 30.

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

What is Expropriate's rarity? Details

Expropriate is a mythic card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Expropriate? Details

Expropriate was illustrated by Zack Stella.

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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