Capital Punishment is a foil rare sorcery card from the 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, designed to drive the social deduction gameplay of the draft format.
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Conspiracy: Take the Crown
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Capital Punishment is a foil rare sorcery card from the 2016 Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, designed to drive the social deduction gameplay of the draft format. This card is number 40 in the set and was created by artist Lake Hurwitz. It features a mana cost of {4}{B}{B} and is a black sorcery with a mana value of 6. In play, Capital Punishment forces a vote among opponents, creating a dilemma where each participant chooses between sacrificing a creature or discarding a card. This mechanic makes it a pivotal tool for controlling the board state through negotiation and pressure. Collectors appreciate the card for its role in the Conspiracy draft environment, where multiplayer dynamics are essential. The foil finish adds to its visual appeal, making it a sought-after piece for those building complete sets of the expansion. As part of the CN2 set code, this release is a key component for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game who value strategic depth and collectible design.
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Capital Punishment
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Lake Hurwitz
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English
Foil
{4}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Council's dilemma — Starting with you, each player votes for death or taxes. Each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice for each death vote and discards a card for each taxes vote.
"I did offer them a choice . . ." —Queen Marchesa
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Capital Punishment is a black sorcery card with a mana value of 6, requiring a mana cost of {4}{B}{B} to cast. It is classified as a rare card within its set.
The card initiates a vote where each opponent chooses between sacrificing a creature of their choice or discarding a card, with the effects scaling based on the majority vote.
This card is from the Conspiracy: Take the Crown expansion, released in 2016. It is card number 40 in the set, which focuses on multiplayer draft mechanics.
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