The foil rare Inevitable Betrayal from the 2021 Modern Horizons 2 expansion. This powerful sorcery is defined by its unique Suspend mechanic for strategic board control.
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 2
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The foil rare Inevitable Betrayal is a standout card from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Modern Horizons 2 expansion. Identified by card number 47 and set code MH2, this blue sorcery captures the attention of competitive and casual players alike. Designed by Franz Vohwinkel, the card introduces a complex strategic layer through its Suspend ability, allowing players to exile the card with time counters instead of casting it from hand immediately. This mechanic fundamentally changes how the card interacts with the game board. By paying one generic mana and two blue mana, players can place Inevitable Betrayal on the battlefield at a later stage, potentially without paying its mana cost once the counters expire. The payoff is devastating: when the final counter is removed, the controller searches their opponent's library for a creature card and puts it onto the battlefield under their own control. This powerful effect makes the card a formidable tool for resource denial and board advantage. Collectors value this print for its foil finish, which enhances the visual appeal of the card while maintaining its functional integrity. As a rare card within the Modern Horizons 2 set, it holds significant interest for those focusing on high-impact spells from the 2021 release. The card's design and mechanics represent a pivotal moment in the set's exploration of powerful, game-changing effects that define the Modern Horizons philosophy. Whether building a dedicated deck or expanding a collection of rare spells, Inevitable Betrayal remains a compelling addition for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast seeking depth and power in their gameplay.
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Inevitable Betrayal
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Franz Vohwinkel
Card Stock
English
Foil
Sorcery
U
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Suspend 3—{1}{U}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, pay {1}{U}{U} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.) Search target opponent's library for a creature card and put that card onto the battlefield under your control. Then that player shuffles.
FAQ
Suspend allows you to exile the card with time counters instead of casting it from your hand. Each turn you remove a counter, and when the last one is removed, you may cast the card without paying its mana cost.
The card forces your opponent to give you a creature from their library. This creates a powerful advantage by removing a key asset from their hand while strengthening your board presence simultaneously.
No, Inevitable Betrayal was released as part of the Modern Horizons 2 expansion in 2021. It is categorized as a rare card within that specific set, distinct from the base core releases.
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