Quick Answer

Bloody Betrayal is a common Sorcery from VOW (VOW) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bloody Betrayal MTG card

Bloody Betrayal

Sorcery

Card Text

Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Create a Blood token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Discard a card, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 VOW VOW 🎨 Brian Valeza

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
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$0.35
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$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bloody Betrayal? Basics

Bloody Betrayal 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. It gains haste until end of turn. Create a Blood token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Discard a card, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

How much mana does Bloody Betrayal cost to cast? Basics

Bloody Betrayal has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Bloody Betrayal's mana cost of {2}{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.

Bloody Betrayal has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Bloody Betrayal's current oracle text is: "Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Create a Blood token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Discard a card, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

What is the current price of Bloody Betrayal? Pricing

The current market price for Bloody Betrayal is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Bloody Betrayal? Pricing

You can purchase Bloody Betrayal 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.

Bloody Betrayal normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.2

Is Bloody Betrayal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bloody Betrayal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bloody Betrayal legal in Modern? Legality

Bloody Betrayal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bloody Betrayal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bloody Betrayal 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 Bloody Betrayal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bloody Betrayal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bloody Betrayal legal in Legacy? Legality

Bloody Betrayal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bloody Betrayal legal in Vintage? Legality

Bloody Betrayal 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 Bloody Betrayal legal in Pauper? Legality

Bloody Betrayal 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 Bloody Betrayal from? Details

This printing of Bloody Betrayal is from VOW (VOW), with collector number 147.

Bloody Betrayal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bloody Betrayal's rarity? Details

Bloody Betrayal is a common card in VOW.

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

Who illustrated Bloody Betrayal? Details

Bloody Betrayal was illustrated by Brian Valeza.

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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