The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Coercion card from the Beatdown Box Set. This black sorcery is a staple for TCG collectors and set builders.
Coercion
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Beatdown Box Set
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The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Coercion card from the Beatdown Box Set represents a distinct era of strategic gameplay in the trading card game. Designed by Pete Venters, this common sorcery card carries the set code BTD and card number 20. It requires a mana cost of {2}{B} to cast, fitting into the black color identity with a mana value of 3. The card’s ability allows a player to target an opponent, forcing them to reveal their hand. The caster then chooses one card from that revealed hand, which the opponent must discard. This interaction makes the card a classic example of hand disruption mechanics found in the game's early years. For collectors focusing on the Beatdown Box Set, this card offers a tangible connection to the product's release history. Whether you are interested in the card's strategic utility or its place within the broader TCG landscape, understanding its original context enhances the collecting experience. The Beatdown Box Set remains a notable release for those tracking the evolution of the game's design and mechanics.
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Coercion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card.
"There's very little that escapes me, Greven. And you will escape very little if you fail." —Volrath