Traitorous Instinct
Return to Ravnica · #109

Traitorous Instinct

Traitorous Instinct is a Common Sorcery from Return to Ravnica (109) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.29
Cardmarket trend €0.06
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Traitorous Instinct suits collectors and players working on Return to Ravnica who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Traitorous Instinct from Return to Ravnica?

Traitorous Instinct is a Sorcery in Return to Ravnica numbered 109. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Traitorous Instinct (109) from Return to Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Return to Ravnica.

What is Traitorous Instinct worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.29 for Traitorous Instinct. Low and high spread runs $0.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 109 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetReturn to Ravnica
Number109
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.29
Cardmarket EUR€0.06
cardmarket $0.06
foil $0.29
Normal $0.07

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Traitorous Instinct?

Traitorous Instinct is a Common printing in Return to Ravnica. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 109 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Traitorous Instinct?

Traitorous Instinct lists as Sorcery. Artist: Daarken. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 109 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2012.

Cactaur's take

Traitorous Instinct (109) from Return to Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Traitorous Instinct is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Return to Ravnica, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.07).
  • Mana cost {3}{R} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Traitorous Instinct from Return to Ravnica?

Traitorous Instinct is a Common Sorcery from Return to Ravnica numbered 109 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Traitorous Instinct worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded Traitorous Instinct. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Traitorous Instinct?

Traitorous Instinct is catalogued as Common in Return to Ravnica. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Traitorous Instinct legal in Commander or Standard?

Traitorous Instinct shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Traitorous Instinct near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.