Thieves' Auction is a high-mana-value red sorcery from the 2003 Eighth Edition of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Thieves' Auction
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Eighth Edition
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Thieves' Auction stands out as a formidable strategic tool within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2003 as part of the Eighth Edition, this rare sorcery card carries a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}{R} and possesses a mana value of 7. Designed by Kevin Murphy, the card represents a pivotal moment in the game's history, offering a dramatic way to reset the board state. When cast, it exiles all non-token permanents, forcing every player to choose one of the exiled cards to bring onto the battlefield under their control. This auction mechanic creates a tense psychological battle, as players must weigh the immediate value of available cards against the long-term strategic advantage they might concede to opponents. For collectors and players alike, this card from the Eighth Edition set offers a unique blend of high-impact gameplay and nostalgic design. Its red color identity and sorcery type make it a distinctive addition to any deck focused on disruption and resource management. The card's number 227 in the Eighth Edition catalog makes it easily identifiable for set completists. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering collection, Thieves' Auction provides a compelling narrative of chaos and opportunity at the tabletop.
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Thieves' Auction
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Kevin Murphy
Card Stock
English
{4}{R}{R}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Exile all nontoken permanents. Starting with you, each player chooses one of the exiled cards and puts it onto the battlefield tapped under their control. Repeat this process until all cards exiled this way have been chosen.