The details of Collective Defiance, card #123 from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Eldritch Moon expansion.
Collective Defiance
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Eldritch Moon
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Collective Defiance, identified as card number 123, is a red sorcery from the Eldritch Moon set released in 2016. Designed with a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, this card allows players to choose one or more effects: making a target player discard their hand and draw that many cards, dealing 4 damage to a creature, or striking an opponent or planeswalker for 3 damage. The Escalate mechanic adds strategic depth by allowing additional modes for an extra {1} each. Illustrated by Kieran Yanner, the card is part of the EMN set code and holds a Rare rarity status within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. Collectors often seek this card for its unique interaction capabilities and its place in the Eldritch Moon narrative. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection, understanding the mechanics and context of this release is key. The card's design and rules text reflect the complex magic system that defines the franchise. For those tracking specific set releases, the 2016 Eldritch Moon expansion remains a significant chapter in Magic history.
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Card Details
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Featured
Collective Defiance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kieran Yanner
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Escalate {1} (Pay this cost for each mode chosen beyond the first.) Choose one or more — • Target player discards all the cards in their hand, then draws that many cards. • Collective Defiance deals 4 damage to target creature. • Collective Defiance deals 3 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.