Mental Agony

Description

Mental Agony is a black sorcery card from the Avacyn Restored expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2012. Identified as card number 114 in the set, this common rarity card serves as a fundamental removal tool for players focusing on graveyard strategies and life total reduction. The card requires a mana cost of three generic mana and one black mana, totaling four mana value, making it accessible in many mid-range and control decks. Mechanically, Mental Agony targets a single opponent, forcing them to discard two cards from their hand while simultaneously dealing two points of damage to their life total. This dual effect makes it particularly effective against decks that rely on a full hand of resources or have low life totals. The flavor text, "His mind is feeble. Feed him to the bats," hints at the dark, gothic themes present in the Avacyn Restored block, which explores the fall of the angel Avacyn and the ensuing chaos in the world of Ravnica. Collectors appreciate this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its role in the broader narrative of Magic: The Gathering's history. Whether you are building a deck focused on card advantage or looking to add a reliable discard spell to your collection, this card remains a staple in the Commander and Draft formats.