Unconventional Tactics
HOUHour of Devastation/#27/2017Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.11
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 15.8%90d▼ 36.0%
90d high
$0.25
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Hour of Devastation
- Down 15.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 36% below its 90 day high of $0.25.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 81% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Target creature gets +3/+3 and gains flying until end of turn.
Whenever a Zombie you control enters, you may pay . If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
Card capabilities
Graveyard interactionSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Unconventional Tactics
Unconventional Tactics is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{W} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (down 15.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Unconventional Tactics FAQ
How much is Unconventional Tactics worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Unconventional Tactics is $0.16. It is down 15.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.25.
What is the cheapest printing of Unconventional Tactics?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Hour of Devastation at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Unconventional Tactics first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOU #27, released 2017-07-14.
Is there a foil version of Unconventional Tactics?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.29 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 81% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Unconventional Tactics legal in Commander?
Yes, Unconventional Tactics is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Unconventional Tactics legal in Modern?
Yes, Unconventional Tactics is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Unconventional Tactics legal in Standard?
Unconventional Tactics is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Unconventional Tactics do?
Unconventional Tactics is a Sorcery with mana cost {2}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target creature gets +3/+3 and gains flying until end of turn. Whenever a Zombie you control enters, you may pay {W}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.".