Quick Answer

Political Trickery is a rare Sorcery from MIR (MIR) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $4.84 USD. Legal in Commander.

Political Trickery MTG card

Political Trickery

Sorcery

Card Text

Exchange control of target land you control and target land an opponent controls. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)

"Politics is a game—move a stone here, move a stone there—except sometimes the stones bleed." —Shauku, Endbringer

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Scott Kirschner

Market Prices

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€2.96
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Political Trickery? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Exchange control of target land you control and target land an opponent controls. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

How much mana does Political Trickery cost to cast? Basics

Political Trickery has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Political Trickery's mana cost of {2}{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.

Political Trickery 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.

Political Trickery's current oracle text is: "Exchange control of target land you control and target land an opponent controls. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

What is the current price of Political Trickery? Pricing

The current market price for Political Trickery is approximately $4.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.96 EUR.

Where can I buy Political Trickery? Pricing

You can purchase Political Trickery 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 Political Trickery legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Political Trickery in Standard is not available.

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

Is Political Trickery legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Political Trickery in Modern is not available.

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

Is Political Trickery legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Political Trickery 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 Political Trickery legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Political Trickery in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Political Trickery legal in Legacy? Legality

Political Trickery is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Political Trickery legal in Vintage? Legality

Political Trickery 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 Political Trickery legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Political Trickery 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 Political Trickery from? Details

This printing of Political Trickery is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 81.

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

What is Political Trickery's rarity? Details

Political Trickery is a rare card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Political Trickery? Details

Political Trickery was illustrated by Scott Kirschner.

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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