Quick Answer

Stolen Strategy is a rare Enchantment from BBD (BBD) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Commander.

Stolen Strategy MTG card

Stolen Strategy

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of each opponent's library. Until end of turn, you may cast spells from among those exiled cards, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast those spells.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Dmitry Burmak

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.38
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TCGPlayer
$2.70
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.34
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Cardmarket
€2.45
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stolen Strategy? Basics

Stolen Strategy is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of each opponent's library. Until end of turn, you may cast spells from among those exiled cards, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast those spells."

How much mana does Stolen Strategy cost to cast? Basics

Stolen Strategy has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Stolen Strategy's mana cost of {4}{R} 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.

Stolen Strategy has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Stolen Strategy's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, exile the top card of each opponent's library. Until end of turn, you may cast spells from among those exiled cards, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast those spells."

What is the current price of Stolen Strategy? Pricing

The current market price for Stolen Strategy is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.7 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Stolen Strategy? Pricing

You can purchase Stolen Strategy 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.

Stolen Strategy normal: $0.38 | foil: $2.7

Is Stolen Strategy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stolen Strategy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stolen Strategy legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Stolen Strategy in Modern is not available.

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

Is Stolen Strategy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stolen Strategy 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 Stolen Strategy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Stolen Strategy in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Stolen Strategy legal in Legacy? Legality

Stolen Strategy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stolen Strategy legal in Vintage? Legality

Stolen Strategy 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 Stolen Strategy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stolen Strategy 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 Stolen Strategy from? Details

This printing of Stolen Strategy is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 64.

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

What is Stolen Strategy's rarity? Details

Stolen Strategy is a rare card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Stolen Strategy? Details

Stolen Strategy was illustrated by Dmitry Burmak.

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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