Quick Answer

Traitorous Greed is a uncommon Sorcery from M21 (M21) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Traitorous Greed MTG card

Traitorous Greed

Sorcery

Card Text

Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Add two mana of any one color. (The creature can attack and {T} this turn.)

"Remind me again, what's the going rate for betrayal these days?" —Captain Rhenmir

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 M21 M21 🎨 Svetlin Velinov

Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Traitorous Greed? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Add two mana of any one color. (The creature can attack and {T} this turn.)"

How much mana does Traitorous Greed cost to cast? Basics

Traitorous Greed has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Traitorous Greed's mana cost of {3}{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.

Traitorous Greed 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.

Traitorous Greed's current oracle text is: "Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Add two mana of any one color. (The creature can attack and {T} this turn.)"

What is the current price of Traitorous Greed? Pricing

The current market price for Traitorous Greed is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Traitorous Greed? Pricing

You can purchase Traitorous Greed 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.

Traitorous Greed normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.38

Is Traitorous Greed legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Traitorous Greed in Standard is not available.

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

Is Traitorous Greed legal in Modern? Legality

Traitorous Greed is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Traitorous Greed legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Traitorous Greed 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 Traitorous Greed legal in Pioneer? Legality

Traitorous Greed is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Traitorous Greed legal in Legacy? Legality

Traitorous Greed is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Traitorous Greed legal in Vintage? Legality

Traitorous Greed 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 Traitorous Greed legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Traitorous Greed 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 Traitorous Greed from? Details

This printing of Traitorous Greed is from M21 (M21), with collector number 166.

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

What is Traitorous Greed's rarity? Details

Traitorous Greed is a uncommon card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Traitorous Greed? Details

Traitorous Greed was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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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