The Brute Strength instant from the 2017 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins expansion, featuring powerful combat enhancement mechanics.
Brute Strength
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
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The Brute Strength card, identified as number 35 in the 2017 Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins set, stands as a staple for fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This release, designated by the set code DDT, showcases the strategic depth of the game's Instant card type. Designed by artist Wayne Reynolds, the card captures the essence of aggressive gameplay, allowing players to enhance a target creature's power and toughness while granting it the ability to deal excess combat damage. Collectors often seek out this product for its historical significance within the Duel Decks product line, which was designed to pit two distinct factions against each other. As a Common rarity card, Brute Strength represents an accessible entry point for new hobbyists while remaining a functional piece for veteran players looking to complete their collection. The card’s mechanic, which temporarily boosts a creature's stats, remains a recognizable and valued tool in various gameplay scenarios. Whether you are building a thematic deck around the Goblins faction or simply appreciate the classic design of early 2010s Magic releases, this card offers tangible value. By focusing on the integrity of the set and the clarity of the card's identity, collectors can confidently add this essential instant to their library.
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Brute Strength
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Wayne Reynolds
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English
{1}{R}
Instant
R
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Target creature gets +3/+1 and gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)
It's not the size of the rock. It's how badly you want to lift it.
