Quick Answer

Trade Secrets is a rare Sorcery from CMD (CMD) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.84 USD.

Trade Secrets MTG card

Trade Secrets

Sorcery

Card Text

Target opponent draws two cards, then you draw up to four cards. That opponent may repeat this process as many times as they choose.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.84
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.37
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Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trade Secrets? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Target opponent draws two cards, then you draw up to four cards. That opponent may repeat this process as many times as they choose."

How much mana does Trade Secrets cost to cast? Basics

Trade Secrets has a mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Trade Secrets's mana cost of {1}{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.

Trade Secrets 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.

Trade Secrets's current oracle text is: "Target opponent draws two cards, then you draw up to four cards. That opponent may repeat this process as many times as they choose."

What is the current price of Trade Secrets? Pricing

The current market price for Trade Secrets is approximately $0.84 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Trade Secrets? Pricing

You can purchase Trade Secrets 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 Trade Secrets legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Trade Secrets in Standard is not available.

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

Is Trade Secrets legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Trade Secrets in Modern is not available.

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

Is Trade Secrets legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Trade Secrets is Banned in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Trade Secrets legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Trade Secrets in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Trade Secrets legal in Legacy? Legality

Trade Secrets is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Trade Secrets legal in Vintage? Legality

Trade Secrets 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 Trade Secrets legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Trade Secrets 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 Trade Secrets from? Details

This printing of Trade Secrets is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 64.

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

What is Trade Secrets's rarity? Details

Trade Secrets is a rare card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Trade Secrets? Details

Trade Secrets was illustrated by Ron Spears.

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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