This 2016 foil print of Distended Mindbender from the Eldritch Moon Promos set offers collectors a distinctive look at a powerful Eldrazi Insect with emerge capabilities.
Distended Mindbender
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Eldritch Moon Promos
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The Distended Mindbender foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Eldritch Moon Promos set (card number 3s) stands out for its bold finish and strategic gameplay potential. As a Creature — Eldrazi Insect with a mana cost of eight, this card introduces a unique mechanic that allows players to cast it by sacrificing another creature, effectively reducing the cost based on that creature's mana value. Upon entering the battlefield, the Distended Mindbender forces a target opponent to reveal their hand, from which they must discard a low-mana card and a high-mana card, disrupting their strategy significantly. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek this promo card for its powerful effect and the prestige associated with the Eldritch Moon era. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any collection. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your catalog of rare Magic: The Gathering promos, this card represents a significant piece of the game's modern history. Its design and mechanics continue to be relevant among enthusiasts who appreciate the depth of the Eldrazi lore and the tactical advantages it provides in play.
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Distended Mindbender
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Yohann Schepacz
Card Stock
English
Foil
{8}
Creature — Eldrazi Insect
5 / 5
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Emerge {5}{B}{B} (You may cast this spell by sacrificing a creature and paying the emerge cost reduced by that creature's mana value.) When you cast this spell, target opponent reveals their hand. You choose from it a nonland card with mana value 3 or less and a card with mana value 4 or greater. That player discards those cards.