Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact is a Rare Instant from Odyssey (164) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $492.55 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Tainted Pact suits collectors and players working on Odyssey who need the Rare slot. Treat $492.55 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Tainted Pact from Odyssey?
Tainted Pact is a Instant in Odyssey numbered 164. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Tainted Pact (164) is a chase-tier Rare Instant in Odyssey. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Odyssey.
What is Tainted Pact worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $492.55 for Tainted Pact. Low and high spread runs $492.55 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $23.87; foil: $492.55; Normal: $38.87. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Odyssey |
|---|---|
| Number | 164 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $492.55 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €23.87 |
| cardmarket | $23.87 |
| foil | $492.55 |
| Normal | $38.87 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Tainted Pact?
Tainted Pact is a Rare printing in Odyssey. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Tainted Pact?
Tainted Pact lists as Instant. Artist: Adam Rex. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2001.
Cactaur's take
Tainted Pact (164) is a chase-tier Rare Instant in Odyssey. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Tainted Pact is catalogued as Rare Instant in Odyssey, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $492.55 across finishes (cardmarket: $23.87; foil: $492.55; Normal: $38.87).
- Mana cost {1}{B} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $492.55 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Tainted Pact from Odyssey?
Tainted Pact is a Rare Instant from Odyssey numbered 164 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Tainted Pact worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $492.55 for ungraded Tainted Pact. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Tainted Pact?
Tainted Pact is catalogued as Rare in Odyssey. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Tainted Pact legal in Commander or Standard?
Tainted Pact shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Tainted Pact trade at a premium?
Tainted Pact combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Odyssey.
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