# 2022 Magic: The Gathering Explorer Anthology 1 #17

> Slaughter Games is a Sorcery card from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Explorer Anthology 1 set, identified by card number 17 and the EA1 set code.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2022
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Explorer Anthology 1
- **Card number**: #17
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Slaughter Games is a Sorcery card featured in the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Explorer Anthology 1 set. Identified by card number 17 and the EA1 set code, this card requires a mana cost of {2}{B}{R} and has a mana value of 4. It is part of the black and red color identity within the trading card game ecosystem. The card's effect allows a player to choose a nonland card name, then search an opponent's graveyard, hand, and library for any number of cards with that name to exile them, followed by shuffling that player's library. This spell cannot be countered, adding a layer of strategic certainty to its disruptive effect. Collector interest in Explorer Anthology 1 often centers on the set's diverse reprint pool, making individual cards like Slaughter Games valuable for completing specific set collections or for players interested in its gameplay mechanics. The card was illustrated by Steve Prescott, whose artwork contributes to the visual identity of this release. As a key component of the Explorer Anthology 1 lineup, Slaughter Games offers both mechanical utility and collectible appeal for dedicated Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Slaughter Games?

The mana cost for Slaughter Games is {2}{B}{R}, requiring two generic mana, one black mana, and one red mana to cast.

### What set is Slaughter Games from?

Slaughter Games is part of the Explorer Anthology 1 set, released in 2022 for Magic: The Gathering. It is designated with the set code EA1 and card number 17.

### What does the Slaughter Games card do?

Slaughter Games is a Sorcery that cannot be countered. When cast, you choose a nonland card name and exile any number of cards with that name from an opponent's graveyard, hand, and library, then that player shuffles their library.

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