Destructive Tampering is a 2020 Core Set sorcery card (M21 #141) featuring two distinct modes for artifact destruction or blocking restriction.
Destructive Tampering
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set
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Destructive Tampering, card number 141 from the 2020 Core Set (M21), stands as a flexible sorcery within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed for the red color identity, this card costs three mana to cast and provides players with a strategic choice during their turn. The card allows you to either destroy a target artifact or prevent creatures without flying from blocking this turn, making it a adaptable tool in various gameplay scenarios. Illustrated by Titus Lunter, the card captures the essence of a renegade saboteur named Karavin, who is quoted with the line, "I don't think they'll appreciate my... Adjustments." This flavor text adds narrative depth to the card's mechanical function, reflecting themes of interference and strategic disruption. As a common rarity in the M21 set, Destructive Tampering is accessible to collectors building out the Core Set collection or seeking specific cards for their decks. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often appreciate the design and utility of individual cards like Destructive Tampering, which exemplify the game's strategic diversity. The card's ability to offer two distinct effects in a single play highlights the creative design philosophy behind the Core Set releases. For those interested in completing their M21 collection or acquiring cards for competitive play, Destructive Tampering represents a key piece of the set's infrastructure. Whether you are a veteran player or new to the hobby, understanding the mechanics and lore behind cards like this enhances the overall collecting journey.
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Card Details
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Destructive Tampering
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Titus Lunter
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Choose one — • Destroy target artifact. • Creatures without flying can't block this turn.
"I don't think they'll appreciate my . . . adjustments." —Karavin, renegade saboteur











