Quick Answer

Sabotage Strategist is a uncommon Creature — Vedalken Ranger from DFT (DFT) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Sabotage Strategist MTG card

Sabotage Strategist

Creature — Vedalken Ranger

Card Text

Flying, vigilance Whenever one or more creatures attack you, those creatures get -1/-0 until end of turn. Exhaust — {5}{U}{U}: Put three +1/+1 counters on this creature. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Darren Tan
Exhaust Flying Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.02
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$0.03
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sabotage Strategist? Basics

Sabotage Strategist is a Creature — Vedalken Ranger card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, vigilance Whenever one or more creatures attack you, those creatures get -1/-0 until end of turn. Exhaust — {5}{U}{U}: Put three +1/+1 counters on this creature. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"

How much mana does Sabotage Strategist cost to cast? Basics

Sabotage Strategist has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Sabotage Strategist's mana cost of {2}{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.

Sabotage Strategist has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Sabotage Strategist's current oracle text is: "Flying, vigilance Whenever one or more creatures attack you, those creatures get -1/-0 until end of turn. Exhaust — {5}{U}{U}: Put three +1/+1 counters on this creature. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"

What is the current price of Sabotage Strategist? Pricing

The current market price for Sabotage Strategist is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Sabotage Strategist? Pricing

You can purchase Sabotage Strategist 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.

Sabotage Strategist normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.03

Is Sabotage Strategist legal in Standard? Legality

Sabotage Strategist is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Sabotage Strategist legal in Modern? Legality

Sabotage Strategist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sabotage Strategist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sabotage Strategist 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 Sabotage Strategist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sabotage Strategist is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sabotage Strategist legal in Legacy? Legality

Sabotage Strategist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sabotage Strategist legal in Vintage? Legality

Sabotage Strategist 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 Sabotage Strategist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sabotage Strategist 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 Sabotage Strategist from? Details

This printing of Sabotage Strategist is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 59.

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

What is Sabotage Strategist's rarity? Details

Sabotage Strategist is a uncommon card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Sabotage Strategist? Details

Sabotage Strategist was illustrated by Darren Tan.

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

What is Sabotage Strategist's power and toughness? Details

Sabotage Strategist is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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