The Traitorous Instinct sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering's 2010 Rise of the Eldrazi expansion. This #168 card offers strategic control options for your deck.
Traitorous Instinct
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Rise of the Eldrazi
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As card number 168, this sorcery provides immediate board presence by allowing the caster to seize control of an opponent's creature until the end of their turn. The card's effect includes untapping the seized unit and granting it a +2/+0 power boost along with haste, making it a formidable tool for disrupting enemy strategies or executing surprise attacks. Collectors value this piece for its clear illustration by Scott Chou and its status as an Uncommon rarity within the set. The flavor text adds narrative depth, hinting at the eerie and manipulative nature of the Eldrazi threat that defines the expansion's lore. For those building a collection of Magic: The Gathering cards, this card represents a key component of the Rise of the Eldrazi experience. It appeals to both competitive players seeking reliable interaction and hobbyists who appreciate the strategic diversity of the era. Whether used in casual play or collected for its artistic and historical significance within the TCG landscape, Traitorous Instinct remains a memorable part of the 2010 release.
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Traitorous Instinct
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Scott Chou
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. Until end of turn, it gets +2/+0 and gains haste.
The horror lurched about like a puppet from a madman's nightmare, squeezing the life from its own kind.