Political Trickery
Political Trickery Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Political Trickery is $0.96 (WC97 #jk81sb), and the most expensive is $5.26 (MIR #81). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.26, up 0.6% over 7 days, down 0.6% over 30 days, up 4.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.19 (2025).
Political Trickery Printings & Prices
Political Trickery has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Political Trickery: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.30 cash for MIR #81; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 63% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIR #81 | Nonfoil | $1.30 | $3.49 | 63% |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #jk81sb | Nonfoil | $0.19 | $1.49 | 87% |
Political Trickery Rules Text & Legality
Exchange control of target land you control and target land an opponent controls. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Political Trickery is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Political Trickery has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC97 #jk81sb | 1997-08-13 | Rare | Standard |
| MIR #81 | 1996-10-08 | Rare | Standard |
WC97 #jk81sb 
MIR #81 Political Trickery in Commander
Political Trickery is the #17,440 most-played card on EDHREC, down 200 places over the last 30 days.
Political Trickery FAQ
How much is Political Trickery worth?
Political Trickery is worth about $5.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026.
Is Political Trickery legal in Commander?
Yes — Political Trickery is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Political Trickery been reprinted?
Yes — Political Trickery has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Political Trickery expensive?
Political Trickery holds a $5.26 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.