Retributive Wand

Description

The Retributive Wand card from the Core Set 2020 expansion serves as a versatile artifact in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2019 with the set code M20, this uncommon card carries the number 236 and features a foil finish that enhances its visual presence on the table. Illustrated by Zezhou Chen, the card depicts a magical artifact designed to inflict damage, with flavor text noting that "The last blast is the biggest" by artificer Sargis Haz. As an artifact with a mana cost of {3}, the Retributive Wand requires three mana to cast. Its primary ability allows a player to tap the artifact to deal 1 damage to any target. However, its most distinctive feature is its graveyard trigger: when the artifact moves from the battlefield to the graveyard, it deals 5 damage to any target. This mechanic provides a significant payoff even if the card is removed from play, making it an interesting inclusion in decks that utilize artifact strategies or sacrifice effects. The combination of a low mana cost and a high-damage graveyard effect makes it a notable piece for those interested in the strategic depth of the Core Set 2020. Whether used in casual play or collected for its foil treatment and unique rules text, the Retributive Wand stands as a well-designed artifact in the M20 expansion.