Caught Red-Handed vs Traitorous Greed — MTG Card Comparison
Caught Red-Handed has the edge overall — it is an instant (can respond at any time), is legal in more formats (6 vs 5). Consider Traitorous Greed if you value lower mana cost.
Caught Red-Handed
This spell can't be countered. (This includes by the ward ability.)
Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Suspect it. (It has menace and can't block.)
*"Wait, stop! I've been framed! Extremely convincingly!"*
Traitorous Greed
Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Add two mana of any one color. (The creature can attack and {T} this turn.)
*"Remind me again, what's the going rate for betrayal these days?"
—Captain Rhenmir*
| Stat | Caught Red-Handed | Traitorous Greed |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {4}{R} | {3}{R} |
| CMC | 5 | 4 |
| Type | Instant | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Uncommon |
| Set | Murders at Karlov Manor | Core Set 2021 |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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