Grim Contest is a common instant card from Magic: The Gathering's Fate Reforged set, featuring a unique damage exchange mechanic.
Grim Contest
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Fate Reforged
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Grim Contest, numbered 153 in the 2015 Fate Reforged expansion, offers collectors a distinct strategic interaction within Magic: The Gathering. This common instant card requires a mana cost of {1}{B}{G}, allowing players to select a creature they control and an opponent's creature to exchange damage equal to their respective toughnesses. Designed by Phill Simmer, the card captures the set's thematic focus on temporal disruption and Kaldheim's clash with Tarkir. For TCG enthusiasts, this card represents a solid addition to any Fate Reforged collection, appealing to those who appreciate versatile removal options. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply expanding your library, Grim Contest provides a compelling gameplay experience that highlights the creative depth of Magic's design.
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Featured
Grim Contest
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Phill Simmer
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{G}
Instant
B, G
Card Text
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Choose target creature you control and target creature an opponent controls. Each of those creatures deals damage equal to its toughness to the other.
The invader hoped he could survive the beast's jaws and emerge through its rotting skin.