Banishing Betrayal

SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#38/2026Common
Colour IDMV 2
Banishing Betrayal
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.23
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetSOS
Collector #38
Released2026-04-24
Raritycommon
ArtistCraig Elliott
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.23TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 9.5%30d▼ 4.2%90d▲ 53.3%
90d high
$0.24
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.23
Secrets of Strixhaven
  • Down 4.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $0.24.
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 17% premium over nonfoil.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Secrets of StrixhavenSOS · #38 · 2026-04-24nonfoilcommon$0.23▲ 4.5%▲ 4.5%
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)
Keywords
Surveil
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
If the target permanent is an illegal target when Banishing Betrayal tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't surveil.
About this card

Banishing Betrayal

Banishing Betrayal is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.23 (down 4.2% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Banishing Betrayal FAQ

How much is Banishing Betrayal worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Banishing Betrayal is $0.23. It is down 4.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Banishing Betrayal?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.23 on TCGplayer.
What set was Banishing Betrayal first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #38, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Banishing Betrayal?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.27 versus $0.23 for nonfoil, which is 17% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Banishing Betrayal legal in Commander?
Yes, Banishing Betrayal is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Banishing Betrayal legal in Modern?
Yes, Banishing Betrayal is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Banishing Betrayal legal in Standard?
Yes, Banishing Betrayal is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Banishing Betrayal do?
Banishing Betrayal is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)".