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Political Trickery Mirage MTG card
MIR #81 · Art by Scott Kirschner
MIR set symbol, RareMirage#81Rare

Political Trickery

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · MIR #81 nonfoil
$4.63 −4.5% −$0.22, 7 days
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30 days
−10.6%
EDHREC rank
#18,213 Down 216 in 30 days
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Political Trickery Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.63, down 4.5% over 7 days, down 10.6% over 30 days, down 12.0% over 90 days.

Political Trickery Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Political Trickery

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Political Trickery Printings & Prices

Political Trickery has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

WC97 set symbol, RareWC97 #jk81sb
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Political Trickery Rules Text & Legality

Political Trickery

Exchange control of target land you control and target land an opponent controls. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)

"Politics is a game—move a stone here, move a stone there—except sometimes the stones bleed." —Shauku, Endbringer

Political Trickery is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Political Trickery has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Oct 8, 1996MIR set symbol, RareMirageMIR #81
  • Aug 13, 1997WC97 set symbol, RareWorld Championship Decks 1997WC97 #jk81sb

Political Trickery in Commander

Political Trickery is the #18,213 most-played card on EDHREC, down 216 places over the last 30 days.

#18,213 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 216 in 30 days

Political Trickery FAQ

How much is Political Trickery worth?

Political Trickery is worth about $4.63 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 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 cheap?

Political Trickery trades at about $4.63; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,213 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Political Trickery?

Cards that fill a similar role include Shifting Borders, Vedalken Plotter, Role Reversal.