Curse of Verbosity

Description

The Curse of Verbosity card, designated as number 9 in the Commander 2017 release, is a Blue Uncommon enchantment classified specifically as an Aura Curse. Released in 2017, this Magic: The Gathering trading card features a mana cost of {2}{U} and holds a mana value of 3 within the game's mechanics. The card is categorized under the Color Identity U, allowing it to be included in decks built around that specific color constraint. As an Enchantment with the subtypes Aura and Curse, Curse of Verbosity is designed to be attached to a player rather than a permanent creature or land. The card’s rules effect creates a dynamic interaction during combat phases. Whenever the enchanted player is attacked, the controller of the aura draws a card. Simultaneously, every opponent who is attacking that specific player must also draw a card. This mechanic rewards the defender with card advantage while potentially overwhelming attackers with hand pressure, making it a strategic tool for resource management. The card was illustrated by Kieran Yanner, whose artwork appears on this print from the C17 set code. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering cards often appreciate the distinct design language of the Commander 2017 set, which focuses on singleton formats and legendary creature commanders. For those building competitive or casual decks, understanding the card's specific interaction is key to utilizing its card-draw capability effectively. The flavor text, "Idle chatter beckons many an attentive ear," adds narrative context to the mechanical effect of forcing opponents to engage with the drawn cards. The combination of its aura attachment and conditional draw effect makes it a notable piece of the 2017 expansion's design ecosystem.