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Deception

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Deception - Magic: The Gathering Portal Three Kingdoms trading card
RarityC
Number73
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | Portal Three Kingdoms
Available1 items
From$2.93
TypeSorcery

Format Legality

legacy✓pauper✓vintage✓commander✓

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About Deception

Deception from Portal Three Kingdoms is currently available from around $2.30. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Sorcery

Mana Cost

{2}{B}Mana Value 3

Color Identity

{B}Black

Card Text

Target opponent discards two cards.

Flavor Text

Believing they wrote the forged letter that had been stolen from Zhou Yu, Cao Cao rashly executed his two best admirals for treason.

Card Facts

Expansion

Portal Three Kingdoms

Current Floor

$2.30

Rarity

common

Artist

Wang Feng

Released

May 1999

EDHREC Rank

#29,636

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Deception worth?

Deception is currently shown on Card Synced from about $2.30 for Portal Three Kingdoms. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Deception currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.

Is Deception legal in Commander?

Deception is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.

Is Deception legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?

This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.

Is Deception on the Reserved List?

No. Deception is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Deception in-game text?

In game, Deception is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Target opponent discards two cards.".

How popular is Deception in Commander decks?

Deception ranks #29,636 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

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