The 2019 Core Set Duress card (M20 #97) is a black sorcery from Magic: The Gathering that challenges opponents by forcing them to discard a noncreature, nonland card.
Duress
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set
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Duress is a black sorcery from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering Core Set, identified as card number 97 with the set code M20. This single-mana spell allows a player to target an opponent, force them to reveal their hand, and then choose a noncreature, nonland card to be discarded. Designed by Steven Belledin, this common card serves as a foundational interaction piece for decks built around the black color identity. Collectors often seek out M20 cards to complete the Core Set, and Duress represents a classic example of the set's straightforward design philosophy. The flavor text, "Resistance is unthinkable," underscores the card's thematic role in applying pressure and disrupting opponent strategies. For those interested in Magic: The Gathering trading card game history, this release remains a significant part of the Core Set era. The product's identity is defined by its specific set affiliation and gameplay function, making it a recognizable asset for both casual play and collecting communities focused on the M20 expansion.
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Duress
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Steven Belledin
Card Stock
English
{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a noncreature, nonland card from it. That player discards that card.
Resistance is unthinkable.