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Tainted Pact Strixhaven Mystical Archive Showcase MTG card
STA #33 · Art by Benjamin Ee
STA set symbol, MythicStrixhaven Mystical Archive#33Mythic

Tainted Pact

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TCGplayer market · STA #33 nonfoil
$30.00 +3.8% +$1.09, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−0.1%
EDHREC rank
#769 No change in 30 days
Best buylist
Not available

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Tainted Pact Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $30.00, up 3.8% over 7 days, down 0.1% over 30 days, down 5.3% over 90 days.

Tainted Pact Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Tainted Pact

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Tainted Pact in Sealed Products

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Tainted Pact Printings & Prices

Tainted Pact has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless and showcase treatments.

STA set symbol, MythicSTA #33
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ODY set symbol, RareODY #164
STA set symbol, MythicSTA #96
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SLC set symbol, MythicSLC #59
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Sell Tainted Pact: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
CoolStuffIncODY #164Foil
Card KingdomODY #164Foil
Card KingdomSTA #96Foil
CoolStuffIncSTA #96Foil
CoolStuffIncSTA #96Nonfoil
Card KingdomSTA #33Foil
Card KingdomSTA #96Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSTA #33Foil
Card KingdomSTA #96Etched
CoolStuffIncODY #164Nonfoil

Tainted Pact Rules Text & Legality

Tainted Pact

Exile the top card of your library. You may put that card into your hand unless it has the same name as another card exiled this way. Repeat this process until you put a card into your hand or you exile two cards with the same name, whichever comes first.

Tainted Pact is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Tainted Pact has been reprinted 5 times.

  • Oct 1, 2001ODY set symbol, RareOdysseyODY #164
  • Oct 1, 2001ODY set symbol, RareOdyssey · foilODY #164
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, MythicStrixhaven Mystical Archive · ShowcaseSTA #33
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, MythicStrixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, foilSTA #33
  • Apr 23, 2021STA set symbol, MythicStrixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, etchedSTA #33

Tainted Pact in Commander

Tainted Pact is the #769 most-played card on EDHREC.

#769 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Tainted Pact FAQ

How much is Tainted Pact worth?

Tainted Pact is worth about $30.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Tainted Pact legal in Commander?

Yes. Tainted Pact is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Tainted Pact been reprinted?

Yes. Tainted Pact has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Tainted Pact expensive?

Tainted Pact holds a $30.00 price because Commander demand is high (#769 on EDHREC) and even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Tainted Pact?

Cards that fill a similar role include Demonic Consultation, Spoils of the Vault, Plunge into Darkness.

Where is Tainted Pact banned?

Tainted Pact is banned in Brawl.