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Strategic Betrayal Tarkir: Dragonstorm Inverted MTG card
TDM #422 · Art by Flavio Greco Paglia
TDM set symbol, UncommonTarkir: Dragonstorm#422Uncommon

Strategic Betrayal

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · TDM #422 nonfoil
$0.84 +5.0% +$0.04, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+31.3%
EDHREC rank
#10,944 Up 30 in 30 days
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Strategic Betrayal Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.84, up 5.0% over 7 days, up 31.3% over 30 days, down 16.0% over 90 days.

Strategic Betrayal Price History

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Strategic Betrayal in Sealed Products

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Strategic Betrayal Printings & Prices

Strategic Betrayal has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.

TDM set symbol, UncommonTDM #422
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TDM set symbol, UncommonTDM #94
SLP set symbol, RareSLP #56
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Strategic Betrayal Rules Text & Legality

Strategic Betrayal

Target opponent exiles a creature they control and their graveyard.

Strategic Betrayal is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Strategic Betrayal Rulings

  • Apr 4, 2025

    The opponent chooses which creature to exile as Strategic Betrayal resolves. If they don’t control any creatures at that time, they simply exile their graveyard.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Strategic Betrayal has been reprinted 4 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm reprint cut the price 57% in 30 days.

  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, UncommonTarkir: Dragonstorm · Inverted, foilTDM #422
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, UncommonTarkir: Dragonstorm · foilTDM #94
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, UncommonTarkir: DragonstormTDM #94
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, UncommonTarkir: Dragonstorm · InvertedTDM #422

Strategic Betrayal in Commander

Strategic Betrayal is the #10,944 most-played card on EDHREC, up 30 places over the last 30 days.

#10,944 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 30 in 30 days

Strategic Betrayal FAQ

How much is Strategic Betrayal worth?

Strategic Betrayal is worth about $0.84 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Strategic Betrayal legal in Commander?

Yes. Strategic Betrayal is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Strategic Betrayal been reprinted?

Yes. Strategic Betrayal has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Strategic Betrayal cheap?

Strategic Betrayal trades at about $0.84; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,944 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Strategic Betrayal?

Cards that fill a similar role include Kaya's Guile, Chainer's Edict, Diabolic Edict.