What is the mana cost of Duress in Magic: The Gathering?

Duress requires one Black mana ({B}) to cast, resulting in a mana value of one. This low cost allows it to be played in the early turns of a game.

Who illustrated the Duress card in Core Set 2021?

The artwork for the Duress card in the M21 set was created by Steven Belledin. His illustration accompanies the card's rules text and flavor.

What does the Duress card do in gameplay?

When played, the target opponent reveals their hand. The caster then chooses a noncreature, nonland card from that hand, which the opponent must discard.

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The Common Duress card (M21 #96) from Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021. This Black sorcery allows players to disrupt an opponent's hand.

Duress

2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2021

2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021

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Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.20. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.20 to $0.20 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 20, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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Description

The Duress card, identified as number 96 in the Core Set 2021 checklist, is a Common Black sorcery from Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2020 under the set code M21, this card features artwork by Steven Belledin. It requires one Black mana to cast, giving it a mana value of one. The card's effect targets an opponent, requiring them to reveal their hand so the caster can choose a noncreature, nonland card to discard. This mechanic provides a direct method for disrupting an opponent's strategy early in the game. Collectors value the Duress card for its straightforward design and its place within the foundational Core Set 2021 release. The card's flavor text, "Resistance is unthinkable," adds narrative context to its disruptive nature. As a Common rarity card, it is widely available and serves as a staple example of Black's hand disruption capabilities in Magic: The Gathering. The product listing represents this card identity, defined by its set, number, and gameplay function. The card's simple mechanics and iconic status make it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the trading card game. Its inclusion in Core Set 2021 ensures it remains relevant for new players learning the game's rules and mechanics.

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