Quick Answer

Traitorous Instinct is a common Sorcery from MM3 (MM3) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Traitorous Instinct MTG card

Traitorous Instinct

Sorcery

Card Text

Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. Until end of turn, it gets +2/+0 and gains haste.

The horror lurched about like a puppet from a madman's nightmare, squeezing the life from its own kind.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 MM3 MM3 🎨 Scott Chou

Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Traitorous Instinct? Basics

Traitorous Instinct 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. Until end of turn, it gets +2/+0 and gains haste."

How much mana does Traitorous Instinct cost to cast? Basics

Traitorous Instinct 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 Instinct'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 Instinct 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 Instinct's current oracle text is: "Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. Until end of turn, it gets +2/+0 and gains haste."

What is the current price of Traitorous Instinct? Pricing

The current market price for Traitorous Instinct is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Traitorous Instinct? Pricing

You can purchase Traitorous Instinct 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 Instinct normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.25

Is Traitorous Instinct legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Traitorous Instinct legal in Modern? Legality

Traitorous Instinct is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Traitorous Instinct legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Traitorous Instinct 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 Instinct legal in Pioneer? Legality

Traitorous Instinct is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Traitorous Instinct legal in Legacy? Legality

Traitorous Instinct is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Traitorous Instinct legal in Vintage? Legality

Traitorous Instinct 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 Instinct legal in Pauper? Legality

Traitorous Instinct is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Instinct from? Details

This printing of Traitorous Instinct is from MM3 (MM3), with collector number 114.

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

What is Traitorous Instinct's rarity? Details

Traitorous Instinct is a common card in MM3.

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

Who illustrated Traitorous Instinct? Details

Traitorous Instinct was illustrated by Scott Chou.

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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